Level of including the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) in the Omani Science Curricula content for Grades 5-8

Authors

Ahmed M. Al-Shukaili, Ministry of Education, Sultanate of Oman.
Mohamed A. Shahat, Faculty of Education, Aswan University, Egypt. Currently: Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education; Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman.Follow
Sameh S. Ismail, Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Graduate Studies for Education, Cairo University, Egypt. Currently: Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

DOI

10.35552/0247.38.3.2176

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the level of including the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) in the Omani science curricula content for Grades 5-8. To achieve the objectives of the study, a content analysis card was prepared by using the educational literature of previous studies and research. It consisted of six main areas with (34) indicators. To ensure the content analysis card's validity, it was presented to a group of experts specialized in the field of education. Cohen Kappa equation was used to ensure the instrument's reliability, which was (0.87) across individuals and (0.92) over time. The results showed the level of inclusion of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) content in Omani school science curricula for grades 5 to 8. The total percentage was (37.83%), with a medium inclusion level, with a variation in the level of inclusion of these fields. The results also showed differences in the inclusion of STEAM fields in the Omani science curricula content for grades 5 to 8 according to the different grades. These differences were between (41.87%) for the fifth and (36.18%) for the eighth grades. The study recommended enhancing the level of inclusion of STEAM fields in the Omani science curricula content for grades (5-8) from an average inclusion level to a higher-than-average inclusion level, and not only paying attention to one domain of the STEAM curricula to the exclusion of other domains.

Recommended Citation

Al-Shukaili, Ahmed M.; Shahat, Mohamed A.; and Ismail, Sameh S. (2024) "Level of including the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) in the Omani Science Curricula content for Grades 5-8," An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities): Vol. 38: Iss. 3, Article 3.
DOI: 10.35552/0247.38.3.2176
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/anujr_b/vol38/iss3/3