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Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Research Skill Development (RSD) in Science Education in Higher Education: A Delphi-Based Model

Eli Trisnowati(1), Wiyanto Wiyanto(2), Bambang Subali(3), Sulhadi Sulhadi(4), Sofina Tamam(5),


(1) Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Universitas Tidar
(2) Universitas Negeri Semarang
(3) Universitas Negeri Semarang
(4) Universitas Negeri Semarang
(5) Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study developed and validated a science learning model integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with the Research Skill Development (RSD) framework to strengthen students’ research skills. A two-round Delphi study was conducted with experts to establish consensus on the model. The first round generated a conceptual synthesis through qualitative thematic analysis, while the second evaluated expert agreement using Aiken’s V. Experts reached strong consensus on the model structure, the central role of science, integration of the engineering design process, contextual problem-based learning, and progressive research stages. The findings indicate that the proposed model has high content validity and provides a systematic framework for developing research skills, supporting student independence, and strengthening research-oriented science learning more effectively across higher education contexts.

Keywords


Delphi; Research Skill Development; Research skills; Science education; STEM

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