From STEM to STEAM: Integrating Art into STEM Education

This course aims to teach educators how to integrate art (A) into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, transitioning from STEM to STEAM. By incorporating art, students can enhance their creativity, improve problem-solving skills, and experience interdisciplinary learning that connects both scientific and artistic competencies. This course aligns with the 2021-2027 Erasmus+ Programme‘s priorities of digital transformation and inclusivity, offering a unique opportunity to develop innovative educational approaches.

Participants will learn how to design lesson plans and activities that integrate art into STEM disciplines, encouraging students to explore both their artistic and scientific talents. The course will also focus on using digital tools and creative methods to make STEM subjects more engaging.

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Steam: A New Approach to Learning

STEAM is a learning approach that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics as access points to guide students’ inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking.

Thanks to the developing technology, the traditional working environment is changing and new jobs are emerging every day.

Students are changing the way they learn, connect and interact every day. The skills students develop through STEM provide the foundations for success in school and beyond. In addition, employer demand for STEM qualifications and skills is high and will continue to increase in the future.

Through STEM, students develop core skills, including:
Problem solving
Creativity
Critical analysis
Team work
Independent thinking
Attempt
Communication
Digital literacy

With this course, you will encourage students to STEM career fields and connect the topics with real-life problems, get innovative ideas for hands-on activities, and have the chance to gain insight into STEM teaching methods and their application. It is an ideal training course for those who teach STEAM or want to integrate the STEAM approach into their curriculum. In addition, the skills and interdisciplinary work habits aimed with this course will support personal development in other areas as well.

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