The Effectiveness of using Malay Literary Elements in Primary Education STEM

Abstract

This paper discusses the applied role of Malay literary elements in Science, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM) of the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR). A study was conducted using qualitative document analysis. In this study, the cognitive domain of Anderson and Krathwohl (2001) is used as a solid platform to strengthen the existing knowledge and understanding of primary students' to understand basic scientific concepts in teaching and learning in the classroom to make STEM subjects more meaningful. The study found that the elements of Malay literature contained in Science, Mathematics and Technology Design textbooks in primary schools blend elements of poetry, verses, idioms, proverbs, metaphors, riddles, and poems in a relaxed manner but support the meaning of basic scientific concepts of STEM learning in among primary school students. This element of Malay literature is an aesthetic value that is familiar with the life and environment of students. The application of Malay literature elements in STEM teaching and learning in primary schools as a whole is rational to realize the potential of students while driving a generation that is highly competitive in decision making under the Value Added Skills Item which outlines seven skills, including Thinking Skills (KB). The focus of this paper is a discussion on the absorption of Malay literary elements in STEM learning through cognitive learning methods.