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Holistic Curriculum Design: Embedding STEAM Principles in Education

Holistic Curriculum Design: Embedding STEAM Principles in Education
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Author(s): Ouarniki Ouafa (Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Algeria)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 26
Source title: Transformative Approaches to STEAM Integration in Modern Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Santosh Kumar Behera (Kazi Nazrul University, India), Ali Sorayyaei Azar (University of Malaya, Malaysia), Samantha Curle (University of Bath, UK)and Jeanette Gaoat Dials (Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-7408-5.ch022

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Abstract

This chapter begins by exploring the concept of STEAM, its implementation into the curriculum, and ultimately aims to nurture modern individuals effectively for the twenty-first century. In particular, it addresses students' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. By emphasizing interdisciplinary learning, incorporating hands-on activities, questions, and workable projects can effectively help educators create dynamic environments that enable students to learn and simultaneously solve real-life problems throughout their lifetime. Additionally, the chapter also addresses theoretical frameworks, including constructivist and experiential learning theories, along with diverse STEAM case studies in different contexts of education. As a result, it provides educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers with best practices for cultivating talented STEAM learners who are equipped with the complex skills needed for the globalized world.

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