E-module development based on PBL integrated STEM assisted by social media to improve critical thinking skill: A preliminary study

Abstract This research aims to develop an electronic module (e-module) based on problem-based learning (PBL) integrated into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) assisted by social media to improve students’ critical thinking skills in a dynamic fluid material. The development of this research used a mixed-method consisting of qualitative and quantitative data. This study involved 308 students and 17 physics teachers in Lampung province. The results of the preliminary research conducted by only 12.5% of teachers used STEM integrated PBL-based e-modules to improve students’ critical thinking skills and 46.6% of students stated that they only used printed books when physics learning. 100% of teachers and 88.2% of students stated that they need e-modules to make learning easier. 50% of teachers stated that they use social media as a learning tool. Based on the results of the preliminary study, the use of e-modules is needed by teachers and students. A need analysis needs to be done for the development of E-Module integrates STEM-assisted PBL-based social media to enhance students’ critical thinking skills.