The declining levels of achievement in STEM and the decreasing enrolment in STEM courses at the tertiary level are concerning trends. To address this issue, enhancing student engagement in STEM education is crucial, particularly through the integration of technology. As technology evolves, modern learners increasingly favour interactive learning methods. This study explores the development and implementation of digital science teaching modules that utilize local wisdom, aimed at making STEM education more relevant and engaging. The modules were designed guided by Mayer's cognitive theory of multimedia learning, aligned with the science curriculum and the engineering design process as the instructional approach. The modules were deployed through a mobile application, providing localized digital resources using problem that is localize to the community. A pilot study involving 40 teachers was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of these modules using survey and interviews. Data was analysed thematically. Themes that emerged were;; cultivate problem solving skills using local wisdom; nuance understanding; and enhanced student-teacher engagement. This paper presents the development process of these digital modules, their alignment with educational standards, and their impact on teaching and learning, highlighting the potential for localized digital resources to support and invigorate STEM education. The implication of using local wisdom as the main resource content makes learning more meaningful for the students and helps teachers to be more effective because it is more personalise.

Authors:
Rose Amnah Abd Rauf, University Malaya, Malaysia

About the Presenter(s)
ROSE AMNAH ABD RAUF is an Associate Professor and Head of Mathematics & Science Education Department in Universiti Malaya

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