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A Systematic Review of Trend STEM Education Research on Physics Learning in Indonesia

Jurnal Pendidikan Fisika Indonesia · Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025) · pp. 192–208

DOI
10.15294/jpfi.v21i2.23548
ISSN
2355-3812, 1693-1246
Published
2025-12-12
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

STEM education can contribute to the achievement of students' thinking skills, such as 21st-century learning skills (critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration, communication), literacy, and numeracy, which are crucial to develop in every school learning activity, especially in physics learning. These skills are essential for students to prepare a resilient generation to face global challenges related to rapid technological advances, the Industrial Revolution 4.0, socio-cultural shifts, environmental changes, and future world differences. This research study aimed to systematically analyze trends of STEM Education research on physics learning in Indonesia based on articles published in national journals (SINTA). Fifty-four articles were collected from Physics Education journals in Indonesia between 2019 and 2024, with STEM Physics learning as the main point of this research. The current study revealed that STEM Physics research publications had improved annually for the past 5 years. The types and designs mostly used are Research and Development (RnD). Senior High School is the most researched subject. The physics topics mainly researched are Wave and Heat & Temperature. The most dominant treatments in STEM Physics research are Project-Based Learning (PjBL). The most dominant part of skill aspects researched is creative thinking. In addition, the most common data analysis used in STEM Physics research is N-Gain. Several recommendations have been made for future research, including increasing the diversity of research types, choosing more appropriate physics learning techniques, and aiming for relevant skills for the students. By mapping trends in research focus, methods, and skills targeted, this study helps identify gaps and opportunities for innovation in teaching practices. Teachers can use the findings to design learning models that are more diverse, relevant, and engaging, while policymakers can use the evidence to formulate educational policies that strengthen 21st-century competencies. This study's findings should be a reference for the development of innovative and inclusive educational regulations and teaching approaches for a better future generation.

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  • State University of Semarang
  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar
  • National Research and Innovation Agency
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung
  • University of Malaya
  • Institut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto
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Sugianto SugiantoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Blitar10
Ani RusilowatiState University of Semarang8
Bambang SubaliAffiliation unknown6
Budi AstutiAffiliation unknown5
Pratiwi DwijanantiAffiliation unknown4
Sulhadi SulhadiAffiliation unknown4
Hadi SusantoNational Research and Innovation Agency4
Fianti FiantiAffiliation unknown3
Arif WidiyatmokoState University of Semarang3
Mahardika Prasetya AjiAffiliation unknown3
Sunyoto Eko NugrohoState University of Semarang3
Teguh DarsonoAffiliation unknown2
SugiantoAffiliation unknown2
Sudarmin SudarminAffiliation unknown2
Suharto LinuwihAffiliation unknown2
Hardi SuyitnoAffiliation unknown2
Dian PrimuharyaniAffiliation unknown2
Siti KhanafiyahAffiliation unknown2
Widarto WidartoAffiliation unknown2
Ngurah Made Darma PutraState University of Semarang2
Isa AkhlisState University of Semarang2
Durrotun NafisahAffiliation unknown2
Budi Naini MindyartoAffiliation unknown2
Sudarmin SudarminState University of Semarang1
Agung Tri PrasetyaState University of Semarang1
Yasmin AzzahraState University of Semarang1
Ratna Kumala DewiUniversitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung1
Fonny Dameaty HutagalungUniversity of Malaya1
Selamat SugiantoState University of Semarang1
K. M. NgafidinInstitut Teknologi Telkom Purwokerto1
S. KhanafiyahState University of Semarang1
Sri SulistyoriniState University of Semarang1
A. RositaAffiliation unknown1
SudarminState University of Semarang1
WahyudiAffiliation unknown1
Rene M. Babiera IIAffiliation unknown1

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