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Transforming Science Education Through Arts: Opportunities and Challenges of STEAM Education

Transforming Science Education Through Arts: Opportunities and Challenges of STEAM Education
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Author(s): Claretah Makuvire (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe), Penias Chikuvadze (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe), Diamond Dziva (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe), Young Mudavanhu (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)and Misheck Mhishi (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 24
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.ch024

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Abstract

The integration of arts into STEM education, resulting in STEAM, is gaining prominence as a methodology to promote holistic learning and equip students with the creative and innovative aptitudes required by the 21st-century workforce. This chapter examines the theoretical foundations of STEAM, elucidating the rationale underlying its adoption and the opportunities it presents. Furthermore, it investigates the challenges associated with STEAM implementation, encompassing teacher education, curriculum development, and resource allocation. Through a critical analysis of these aspects, the chapter aims to provide a strategic framework for effectively navigating the complexities of STEAM education and realising its transformative potential in diverse educational contexts.

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