The Effects of STEM PBL on Students’ Creativity: A Meta Analysis (Poster 30)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Sunday 1:30 p.m.
  In Poster Session: Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning Poster Session

Abstract

The current study investigated the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Project-Based Learning (STEM PBL) on students' creativity. In total, eight studies comprising 13 effect sizes were included in the meta-analysis. The results revealed a substantial overall effect size of 3.888 (95% CI = [3.609, 4.166]), indicating a statistically significant influence of STEM PBL on students' creativity. Regarding heterogeneity, the Cochran's Q statistic was calculated as 34.691 (df=12, p<.001), and the I-squared statistic indicated 65% variability across the studies. These findings provide valuable insights into the impact of STEM PBL on creativity.

Authors

• Yujin Lee, Kangwon National University

• Hyunkyung Kwon, Texas A&M University

• Ali Bicer, Texas A&M University