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The Effects of Art Integration; Going from STEM to STEAM
Location
Guzman Lecture Hall
Start Date
4-15-2016 4:30 PM
End Date
4-15-2016 5:30 PM
Student Type
Graduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
Madalienne F. Peters, Ed.D.
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Views of teaching academic subjects at the high school level have shifted in recent years in an effort to consider the place of 21st-century skills in educational reform across the United States. The focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) especially, has become a popular trend in elementary and secondary schools. This study concentrates on the importance of integrating the arts as an essential piece of this current program, therefore, changing the acronym from STEM to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). A review of the literature reveals that art integration in all subjects leads to enhanced student engagement and learning, including the ability to promote creative thinking and innovation. The focus of this research is to examine high school teacher perspectives on incorporating Art into an already established STEM program. A study conducted at a suburban high school in which Art students and STEM students collaborate is the basis for adding to the research literature on the effectiveness of arts integration into STEM.
Key words: STEM, STEAM, art integration, 21st century skills
The Effects of Art Integration; Going from STEM to STEAM
Guzman Lecture Hall
Views of teaching academic subjects at the high school level have shifted in recent years in an effort to consider the place of 21st-century skills in educational reform across the United States. The focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) especially, has become a popular trend in elementary and secondary schools. This study concentrates on the importance of integrating the arts as an essential piece of this current program, therefore, changing the acronym from STEM to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). A review of the literature reveals that art integration in all subjects leads to enhanced student engagement and learning, including the ability to promote creative thinking and innovation. The focus of this research is to examine high school teacher perspectives on incorporating Art into an already established STEM program. A study conducted at a suburban high school in which Art students and STEM students collaborate is the basis for adding to the research literature on the effectiveness of arts integration into STEM.
Key words: STEM, STEAM, art integration, 21st century skills