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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2012.32.2.388

Development of a Theoretical Model for STEAM Education  

Kim, Sung-Won (Ewha Womans University)
Chung, Young-Lan (Ewha Womans University)
Woo, Ae-Ja (Ewha Womans University)
Lee, Hyun-Ju (Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.32, no.2, 2012 , pp. 388-401 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study attempted to propose a theoretical model for STEAM education, entitled to the Ewha-STEAM education model, which could provide more concrete guidelines for science educators and curriculum developers to execute STEAM ideas. We identified key knowledge and key competencies to nurture future creative/convergent human resources. Key knowledge included an understanding of core ideas cutting across traditional disciplinary boundaries as well as the nature of different disciplines. And additionally, key competencies implied such abilities as to explore the scientific world, to resolve problems, and to communicate and collaborate with others. We also added creativity and character as an essential part of key competencies. In order to provide more specific guidelines when developing, implementing, and evaluating STEAM curriculum, we suggested three elements of convergence to consider: 1) unit of convergence (i.e. concept/skills, problem/phenomenon, activity), 2) degree of convergence (i.e. multi-disciplinary, inter-disciplinary, extra-disciplinary), and 3) context of convergence (i.e. personal, societal, global). It is expected that the Ewha-STEAM education model would contribute towards diverse education communities understanding the direction of STEAM education and its educational potentials.
Keywords
STEAM education; convergence; integrated education; STEAM;
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