Unit 1: Lesson 2
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Objective
Participants will identify the various impacts of art integration by describing key factors
Impacts of STEAM Education
As you have been learning so far, STEM education raises the student competency level in areas of science, technology, engineering, and math which allows students to become more competitive in the 21st century job market (Zhbanova, 2017). However, by simply adding the "A" in STEM education, with the integration of the arts like music, dance, and theater enhances students' cognition and attention (Posner & Patione, 2010). Integrating arts with other subjects is considered an effective tool in increasing student retention of content and curving student dropout rates.
To learn about the various impacts of art integrated in other subjects, you will be reading Chapters 1-3 (pages 3-9) from a paper by the State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE) entitled STEAM and the Role of the Arts in STEM. You may have already identified some key impacts of art integration however, these chapters dive into effective pedagogy and learner and teacher empowerment.
While reading the chapters, take notes about 3 impacts that stand out to you.
Does the "A" Matter?
Instruction: Using your notes from the articles, chapters from SEADAE, and the Venn Diagram:
- Write an initial post reflecting on what you have learned so far about STEM vs. STEAM education and the positive impacts art integration has on students and teachers.
- Respond to at least one other post discussion.
- Be sure to "tag" your post with your first name and initial of last name/grade and subject currently teaching/ state you reside in at the top of your slide.
Example: Jane D./ 6th grade Math teacher/NY
Adding the "A" in STEM Education Discussion Board
Continue to Unit 2: Techniques used to integrate Art in education
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