Developing Soft Skills and 21st Century Competencies through STEAM Projects in Acid-Base and Buffer Solution Topics
Hayyun Lisdiana*, Achmad Ridwan, Elma Suryani, Tritiyatma Hadinugrahaningsih, Egavairanti Intania Bilqis

Chemistry Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

This research aims to develop soft skills and 21st century skills through project-based learning (PjBL) through the STEAM (Science, Engineering, Technology, Art, and Mathematic) project in the study of acid -base equilibrium, salt hydrolysis and buffer solutions. Participants in this study were 32 students in chemistry class 2024. The research method used is a qualitative method. The focus of this research is the integrations and learning implications of the PjBL learning model in the Dillemmas STEAM project on acid -base equilibrium, salt hydrolysis and buffer solutions. The STEAM project carried out is a poster about topic dilemmas story. Data collection techniques through interviews, reflective journals, classroom observations, supported by CCVLES Questionnaire and 21st Century Skill^s . The results showed that students were interested and motivated in making STEAM projects. 21st Century skills, which consist of life and career skills, learning and innovation skills, and technology skills, are evident in the use of this approach. Other implications that arise such as curiosity, responsible, aplly chemistry in daily live, motivation, empathize with communication, respect each other and self-confidence emerge in the learning-making process. This STEAM approach can be used as an alternative in learning chemistry.

Keywords: STEAM approach, 21st Century skills, CCVLES, PjBL, acid-base equilibrium, salt hydrolysis, buffer solutions

Topic: Chemistry