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Becoming STEAM: Perspectives From School Leaders

Becoming STEAM: Perspectives From School Leaders
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Author(s): Kelli Thomas (University of Kansas, USA)and Douglas Huffman (University of Kansas, USA)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 26
Source title: Challenges and Opportunities for Transforming From STEM to STEAM Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kelli Thomas (University of Kansas, USA)and Douglas Huffman (University of Kansas, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-2517-3.ch005

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Abstract

This chapter shares a brief history of the STEM to STEAM movement, shares two case descriptions drawn from the perspectives of leaders in two school districts in which schools adopted a STEAM focus, describes challenges and opportunities associated with implementation of a STEAM initiative, and proposes five features to consider when implementing models to becoming a STEAM-focused school or school district. The five features drawn from analysis of the two cases are intentional efforts by school districts to gain buy-in; adequate time for teacher learning and planning through authentic and relevant professional development; community connections, real-world and problem-based or project-based; mutual decision-making and support between teachers and administrators; and budget planning and allocation.

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