STEAM Education
What is STEAM?
Brief history
The STEM acronym was introduced in 2001 by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). After a period of research, it was found that STEM lacks a vital element for evolution - that is creativity. Thus, art was added, resulting in an integration of the creative arts within the scientific and technical disciplines, STEAM.
In 2012, STEAM education emerged and became popular in Viet Nam, focusing on programming and robotics. Then, an increasing number of international and private schools started to include the STEAM program in curricula at an early stage.
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Students use 5 skills interchangeably to solve certain problems by conducting practical projects.
WHY IS STEAM EDUCATION IMPORTANT FOR PRESCHOOLERS?
Many studies have shown the important roles and great influences of education in early stages , or preschool and primary school, on the development of a human-being. STEAM education for preschool does not focus on gaining a lot of knowledge in early ages, but to create opportunities for children to experience which help the development of senses and emotions, and to bring joy and excitement to them in later years.
Developing skills for the 21st century
Throughout the engineering design process (EDP), students develop the necessary skills for future success in college and careers such as problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, creativity, cooperation, and perseverance despite failures.
Attracting children’s attention
Methodology provides an opportunity for educators to engage students in appropriate ways for their students' learning styles so that all students - including English learners, students following special education, and those who have not been able to reach their full potential due to traditional methods can thrive. Practical activities motivate students and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These essential skills can change the way students and teachers approach with challenges in all subjects.
Enhancing knowledge about Science and Mathematics
A journalist and educator Gary Stenger in an article on the Scholastic website argues that for the foreseeable future "scientific assessments will not measure students' understanding of the knowledge without their ability to apply this knowledge in reality ." students' ability to apply knowledge". Well-designed and integrated engineering creates challenges to help students have a clear understanding of science and math by showing them real-life applications.
How is STEAM applied in teaching?
"YOU CAN NOT TEACH CHILDREN TO FORM THEIR CHARACTERISTICS. THIS STARTS FROM EXPERIENCE, NOT EXPLANATION"
What is experiential learning?
Childhood is a very special period for each individual when questions, curiosity, and excitement about the world begin. STEAM learning activities can take place in a diverse environment. The learning characteristic of young children is learning through the senses and body movement. There are many skills children can learn through scientific experiences such as observation, comparison, classification, problem-solving, creative decision-making, teamwork, communication, and so on.
The learning content stems from real life following the program of the Ministry of Education. The program applies discovery-based teaching, and problem-based learning and always puts students at the center of the teaching process. Knowledge always accompanies skill development, social interaction, and engagement, showing diversity and uniqueness.
STEAM EDUCATION - LEARNING FROM HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES
Thanks to hands-on activities, children can practice their skills day by day and their skills are becoming more and more skillful and proficient. Because those skills are only formed in the process of "hands-on practice and experience, but cannot be acquired by just reading books or watching on electronic devices."
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