Development of STEM Physics Teaching Kit on Light

Physics education is vital in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, yet it is often perceived as difficult and abstract by high school students. This study developed a STEM Physics Teaching Kit on light for Grade 10 learners using the research and development design featuring quantitative expert validation. The kit comprised lesson plans, teacher and student guides, worksheets, and pretest–posttest assessments aligned with the K to 12 Science Curriculum Guide. Needs assessment revealed that light was the least mastered topic, with a mastery percentage of 25.67%. Expert validators, including science teachers and STEM specialists, rated the teaching kit as excellent. Their feedback emphasized contextual relevance, clarity, and integration of STEM elements. The kit’s design emphasized experiential, inquiry-based, and constructivist approaches, connecting physics concepts to real-life applications and supporting Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education. Findings affirm that the developed instructional materials possess high content validity, are pedagogically aligned with STEM practices, and are ready for classroom field-testing.

Physics Education, STEM Teaching Kit

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