STEAM Education Research Articles

Implication of a Case Study using Generative AI in Elementary School: Using Stable Diffusion for STEAM Education

This research investigates the use of generative artifical intelligence (AI) in elementary school STEAM education. The workshop involved 46 students and in-depth interviews with 7 participants. The results show students found using AI for creative expression enjoyable and personalized, potentially improving the creative process. The study also highlighted concerns about ethics and bias in generative AI that need further investigation. This study suggests generative AI can enhance art education for elementary school students.

Enhancing Geometry Teaching in STEAM Education with Interactive Learning Environments

In confronting the challenge of effectively integrating technology into mathematics education, this study investigates the impact of GeoGebra, an interactive learning tool, on enhancing the understanding of geometry among high school students. Through a rigorous mixed-methods approach, involving 150 students segmented into control and experimental cohorts, this research meticulously assesses the differential outcomes attributable to GeoGebra engagement. Notably, our findings illuminate a significant augmentation in the experimental group’s grasp of geometric concepts, with a pronounced improvement in correlating algebraic and graphical representations of trigonometric functions. This advancement was not merely academic, it corresponded with elevated levels of student engagement and performance. Beyond the anticipated benefits of interactive tools in educational settings, our study contributes novel insights into the specific advantages of GeoGebra within the STEAM curriculum. The results advocate for a more pronounced integration of technology-enhanced learning environments in educational systems, aiming to not only enrich students’ learning experiences but also to prepare them more effectively for the complexities of modern scientific and mathematical problem-solving.

Reconstruction Of Primary and Secondary School Science Education System Based on Steam Education Concept

As a project-based learning model, STEAM education aims at cultivating innovative talents with interdisciplinary thinking skills. This paper will introduce the STEAM education concept into the reconstruction of our country's primary and secondary education system. The purpose is to make up for the gap between knowledge and application under traditional exam-oriented education, and to train students' exploration thinking and application of engineering technology. The STEAM education concept can handle and analyze many practical problems in real life, and it has been applied in primary and secondary school teaching. This paper introduces the teaching concept of STEAM into the learning of primary and secondary schools, so that the teaching model can be further promoted in primary and secondary schools, and at the same time it can help teachers and students to carry out innovative research and learning.

A study on perceptions and practices of STEAM-based education with university students

The present survey-based study was conducted with (n = 317) university students in Lucknow city of India to examine their perceptions and practices about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The data was collected from students belongingto different academic streams including Science, Economics, Arts, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Sciences, and Business and Management etc. from different higher educational institutions of the city. The snowball sampling method was adopted for the study. A tool in the form of a 5-pointer rating scale with three categories viz. Awareness, Perception and Implementation along with two dimensions in the Awareness category, four dimensions in the Perception category and one dimension in the Implementation category was constructed to collect data with a total of 23 items which were related to majorly three mentioned categories and demographic information. Frequency data analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis H test were used for analysis. The findings showed that most students hold a positive perspective towards the advantages of STEAM in their learning process. Still, despite the positive perspective, significant differences in the perception and implementation category of STEAM-based education was seen. The teaching-learning process is not planned as per STEAM education and classroom teaching lacks in in-cooperating STEAM. A significant difference was observed in the perception and implementation of STEAM-based education. The study showed that more than 70 per cent of the students believed that STEAM-based Education may enhance deeper understanding, constructivist approach, professional efficiency and critical thinking. The findings also highlighted the positive role of STEAM Education in infusing aesthetic elements and holistic approach in students.

The use of Tinkercad and 3D printing in interdisciplinary STEAM education: A focus on engineering design

<abstract> <p>STE(A)M education (combining science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) has globally become a growing concern, being recognized as having the potential to prepare students for the challenges of the 21<sup>st</sup> century. However, the levels of integration of the involved disciplines, as well as their relevance, tend to vary. Engineering design (ED) is being used in educational contexts as an ideal STEAM content integrator to solve ill-structured real-world problems, using the practices of engineering as a problem-solving model. The present study aimed to understand how future elementary school teachers can solve an authentic problem that demands the construction of an artifact, using the ED process in the context of 3D printing, focusing on their performance, the perception of the role of the STEAM disciplines, and the potentials and challenges of computer-assisted design (CAD) and 3D printing. We conducted a qualitative exploratory study with 72 pre-service teachers of elementary education. The implementation was based on a didactical experience focused on solving an authentic problem through the ED process using Tinkercad and 3D printing. The research findings revealed that some of the participants did not follow the ED model exactly as it was presented, skipping or merging steps, but all were able to find a solution and reflect about how to improve it. The majority identified concepts associated with all of the STEAM subjects, although they found it easier to refer to mathematics and science topics. They valued the use of Tinkercad and 3D printing, which allowed them to easily build a virtual model and make it tangible, while also recognizing some challenges in the use of these technological resources. This study can contribute to the scarce literature about the interdisciplinary integration of 3D printing technology in STEAM education, promoting awareness of the overlaps in these disciplines and a more equitable disciplinary attention.</p> </abstract>

Inovacije u nastavi - integracija STEAM-a i fizičkog vaspitanja za učenike mlađih razreda osnovne škole

The paper explores the possibilities of integrating STEAM activities with physical education for students of younger grades of elementary school. The aim is to identify the advantages, analyze the challenges and propose recommendations for this approach. Methods of analysis, synthesis and generalization were used. Integrating STEAM with physical education offers numerous benefits, including improving health, fostering creativity and developing social skills. Challenges include limited time, the need for planning, lack of resources, and new assessment methods. Overcoming the challenges of integrating STEAM and physical education requires careful lesson planning, additional resources, and constant adaptation of the curriculum.

Cultivating Cultural Heritage and Fostering Belonging in Communities through Digital and Non-Digital Technologies in Generative STEAM Education

Cultivating Cultural Heritage and Fostering Belonging in Communities through Digital and Non-Digital Technologies in Generative STEAM Education

基于STEAM教育理念的数学建模教学活动研究

基于STEAM教育理念的数学建模教学活动研究

Teaching Design of History of Biological Sciences Based on STEAM Education Concept—Taking “Exploration of Cell Membrane Composition and Structure” as an Example

Teaching Design of History of Biological Sciences Based on STEAM Education Concept—Taking “Exploration of Cell Membrane Composition and Structure” as an Example

State-of-the-Art of STEAM Education in Science Classrooms: A Systematic Literature Review

State-of-the-Art of STEAM Education in Science Classrooms: A Systematic Literature Review

Research on Capacity Fostering of STEAM Education’s Cluster Innovation Ecology for Students in New Business Specialties

Research on Capacity Fostering of STEAM Education’s Cluster Innovation Ecology for Students in New Business Specialties

Availability of STEAM Approach Requirements among Intermediate-Stage Mathematics Teachers and Their Attitudes towards It

The present research aimed at investigating the availability of the requirements of the STEAM approach among intermediate-stage teachers and their attitudes towards the STEAM approach in public schools of Amman city, Jordan. This was a cross-sectional study that recruited a sample of 294 intermediate-stage mathematics teachers. A researcher-developed questionnaire was used in this study. It comprised 46 items (30 items for the availability of the STEAM approach requirements and 16 items for teachers' attitudes towards the STEAM approach). The data gathered in this study was analyzed using the SPSS. The results showed that the requirements of the STEAM education approach were high. Exploring the domains of STEAM requirements revealed that the implementation domain was the highest available requirement (3.90±0.54), followed by the planning domain (3.81±0.68) was available at a high degree, and lastly the assessment domain (3.11±0.76) at a moderate degree. In addition, the results showed that the enrolled mathematics teachers had positive attitudes toward using the STEAM education approach in teaching mathematics. It was found the most positive attitudes were within the desire to apply the strategy domain (4.18±0.60), followed by the motivation and self-learning domain (4.06±0.83), thinking and problem-solving domain (3.66±1.08) and the last one was collaboration and communication domain (3.21±0.59). The study concluded that STEAM approach requirements are available to a high degree as perceived by intermediate-stage mathematics teachers and they had positive attitudes towards using the STEAM approach in teaching mathematics in the public schools in Amman city, Jordan. Keywords: STEAM, requirements, attitudes, intermediate stage, mathematics, Jordan

Реализация STEAM-концепции образования в рамках программы Крымского форума талантливых и одаренных детей «Интеллектуальный старт-ап 2023»

Abstract. We consider a current trend – the STEAM concept of education, as it has become popular in recent decades, including in Russia. The popularity of this concept is explained by the conditions of a dynamic and complex modern world, there is a demand for an increase in interdisciplinary ties in education. Additional education is assessed as the most optimal environment in the Russian education system for the implementation of STEAM approaches due to the lack of strict regulation of its content and requirements for its results. At the same time, attention is focused on the fact that the development of STEAM education in Russia will follow its own independent path and rely mainly on domestic experience in its implementation. We analyze educational and competitive program of the Crimean Forum of Talented and Gifted Children “Intellectual Start-Up 2023”, developed in the Children’s Technopark “Kvantorium” of “Small Academy of Sciences “Iskatel” (Yevpatoria) as one of the examples of the implementation of the STEAM concept in additional education of children. It is concluded the pedagogical significance of the results obtained and the prospects for further replication and scaling of this pedagogical experience.

A Study on Emotional Interface Design for Children Based on STEAM Education Concepts

A Study on Emotional Interface Design for Children Based on STEAM Education Concepts

On the interrelationships between diverse creativities in primary education STEAM projects

Creativity represents a consubstantial element of STEAM education that seeks to integrate science and arts. This study analyses the interrelation between diverse creativities in three STEAM transdisciplinary projects carried out for 3 years in a programme for gifted students. The study involved 152 students in 12 groups (5th-6th grade of Primary Education, 11–12 years old), 5 teachers and 4 external professionals. Diverse creativities are identified in the activities using a variety of qualitative and quantitative instruments and techniques. Their interrelation is analysed through the novel use of the graph theory. The STEAM project activities allowed a well-balanced interrelationship between different forms of creativity (scientific, artistic and craft). The cognitive abilities have been widely developed, highlighting associative thinking, knowledge, analogical thinking, and mental flexibility. In terms of conative traits, intrinsic motivation and openness to experience are enhanced. The diversity of mathematical, scientific, humanistic, and artistic activities developed along the projects, together with outings, collaboration of experts and the creation of a final transdisciplinary product, foster the interconnections between the diverse areas and forms of creativity and its cognitive and conative dimensions.

Exploration of Teaching Reform of Basic Chemistry in Higher Vocational Education Based on STEAM Education Concept

With the proposal of the National Vocational Education Reform Plan, vocational colleges tend to cultivate students' hands-on ability, problem-solving ability, and innovation ability. The core of STEAM philosophy lies in utilizing science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to comprehensively cultivate students, addressing disciplinary differences and emphasizing the cultivation of aesthetic education for students. This article introduces this model into the teaching of "Basic Chemistry" in vocational colleges, comprehensively cultivating students' abilities and achieving good progress.

STEAM Education for Second-Year Students at Technical Colleges: Creating Bamboo-copters with 3DCAD and 3D Printers

STEAM Education for Second-Year Students at Technical Colleges: Creating Bamboo-copters with 3DCAD and 3D Printers

실과 교과의 의생활 중심 메이커 기반 융합교육 프로그램 개발

This study explored the application of maker-based STEAM education in primary school practical arts instruction, focusing on nurturing creative problem-solving skills through upcycling. It involved designing a 10-week program blending home life and technology domains in elementary school practical arts. The program engaged students in creating everyday items using techniques such as weaving, sewing, 3D printing, and laser cutting. Based on the PDIE and EDMSR models, this program offered an approach to teaching and learning that is distinct from traditional home life area practices through creative maker activities. The program's validity was assessed through a content validity review by experts. The study’s proposed educational approach, integrating elementary practical arts with the home and technology domains, emphasizes the need for continuous development and expansion, incorporating diverse content elements.

Interdisciplinary Research Overview of Secondary School Music Education

This study explores interdisciplinary research in secondary school music classrooms to enhance teaching concepts. It emphasizes the importance of blending music and literature to deepen students' understanding of the arts, promoting connections between music composition and literary reading, enhancing overall literacy, and fostering enthusiasm for artistic diversity. The study advocates for introducing aesthetic education to cultivate students' emotions and understanding of artistic creation, aiming to develop their sensitivity to beauty and independent aesthetic insights in music. Additionally, it underscores the importance of integrating visual arts teaching methods to create a more enriching learning experience, enhancing students' perceptual abilities in music and promoting diverse creative expression. The study also highlights the incorporation of STEAM education into music classrooms, fostering comprehensive learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, contributing to holistic student development and improving education quality. Ethical education elements are proposed to guide students in forming correct artistic perspectives and cultural values, nurturing a sense of responsibility. Lastly, the study emphasizes integrating traditional Chinese culture, especially poetry, into music education to stimulate students' interest, promote cultural inheritance and innovation, and contribute to China's cultural heritage in music education.

Exploration of Educational Economics and Management Professional Talent Cultivation under the Concept of STEAM Education

Exploration of Educational Economics and Management Professional Talent Cultivation under the Concept of STEAM Education