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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2019.39.5.573

Limits of STEAM Education and its Improvement Alternative : Based on the Viewpoints of STEAM Expert Teachers  

Son, Mihyun (Seoul National University)
Jeong, Daehong (Seoul National University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.39, no.5, 2019 , pp. 573-584 More about this Journal
Abstract
It is necessary to look at the essence of STEAM education from the viewpoint of the teacher who is the subject of education execution. We carry out questionnaires and telephone interviews for the purpose, definition, change, etc. of STEAM education from eight elementary, middle, and high teachers who are rich in policy and field application experience. As a result of the analysis, the purpose of the STEAM education that the specialists mentioned includes the active participation of the students. Most experts pointed out that the definition of STEAM education is ambiguous. So, it is necessary to express a clear goal of STEAM education. The category and level meaning "fields" from "a convergence of two or more fields" are not indicative definitions, but can be different depending on the situation, considering the context of activities and the level of students. The perception of the experts on framework may be a guide for STEAM education and stumbling block. It is necessary for "Context" to shift away from the emphasis on the real life connection and to the emphasis on the interest of the student and the guidance of the class. "Creative design" must be based on trial and error in the process of solving problems. "Emotional touch" needs to correct elements that cannot be observed, evaluated, and applied to lessons that are elements of emotional experience. As for the expansion of STEAM education, most expert teachers have recognized that STEAM education is becoming increasingly stable and that policy change has continued to slow the pace of stabilization.
Keywords
STEAM education; framework; definition of STEAM; STEAM expert teacher;
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