Beyond the Classroom: Increasing Student's self-esteem through 3D modelling

In recent decades, the utilization of 3D modeling in STEAM learning activities has gained significant traction. Such activities involving 3D modeling typically fall into two categories: those where students function as users and those where they serve as creators. This research focuses specifically on students as 3d modelling creators, within the context of the maker movement. The study delves into the examination of students' self-esteem throughout their engagement in 3D modeling activities conducted in the classroom. Two distinct activities were undertaken: the creation of 3D models based on museum collections and the construction of flower diagrams. Diverging from conventional approaches reliant on quantitative methods and questionnaires, this study adopts a qualitative approach, employing interviews with students to assess their self-esteem. The findings from these interviews were subsequently thematically analyzed to identify the factors associated with students' self-esteem within the context of this study.