«Lesson study» research tool as a model for applying STEM directions in math

Abstract

The article discusses the ways of introducing scientific and practical methods of conducting STEM lessons through the integration of natural sciences into school mathematics courses. Due to the increase in the number of sources of scientific information in various fields, consideration of optimal ways to develop students’ thinking skills is becoming a very urgent problem today. The advantages of the new interdisciplinary training are considered, which allows strengthening the research and technological potential of students, developing critical, scientific, innovative and creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, improving communicative and group work. Therefore, the necessity of strengthening the role of independent work of students in the subjects of the secondary school program, the ability to correlate their theoretical knowledge with practice is outlined. The interconnection of subjects during classes contributes to the deepening and refinement of students’ knowledge. The article describes STEM in mathematics as a new integrated approach to the lesson. Examples of the results of using the research tool «Lesson Study» for the integration of the STEM educational system into a math lesson are given. The result of the implementation of the joint work of teachers on the intra-school course of professional development «reflection in practice» using the research technology «Lesson Study» based on the introduction of STEM education is reflected. The advantages of research work and problems are discussed, concepts and conclusions based on the results of the experiment are formulated, recommendations are given.