An Educator's Guide to STEAM: Engaging Students Using Real-World Problems

by Cassie F Quigley, Danielle Herro, Deborah Hanuscin (Foreword)

This practical book will help readers understand what STEAM is, how it differs from STEM, and how it can be used to engage students in K–8 classrooms. The authors present a conceptual model with recommendations and classroom examples illustrating various key aspects of STEAM teaching in action, including creating the correct teaching environment, integrating STEAM content, and supporting students as they develop STEAM-related skills. The model includes specific strategies such as problem-based learning, student choice, technology integration, and teacher facilitation. Each chapter incorporates elements of connected learning―a type of learning that draws on students’ interests that teachers can capitalize on when using STEAM to address real-world problems.Readers will find easy-to-understand examples of what STEAM education looks like in a variety of classrooms, and will hear from teachers, instructional coaches, principals, and administrators about what it takes to ensure that STEAM is a schoolwide success. Book

Genres: Family, Teaching, Art

168 pages, Paperback

Published March 29, 2019

Reviews

[Matt Castello · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite the insight into STEAM education. Included some really good examples with appropriate thorough explanation.

[Abby Mallett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This approach to learning is great. I found the book to be repetitive. More examples of scenarios, especially in early elementary would have been helpful.