O posibilă metodologie de integrare curriculară prin activități STEM / STEAM/ STREAM în învățământul general

Abstract

The article addresses the importance of integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and expanding the concept to STEAM (adding Arts) or STREAM (including Reading-Writing) in the school curriculum. The STEM/ STEAM/STREAM approach promotes interdisciplinary learning, the development of critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity among students. The article provides an analysis of the evolution of the STEM concept, highlighting how STEM education has become a focal point in school programs worldwide. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of incorporating arts and reading-writing into this approach, providing arguments for the development of technical and scientific skills alongside creative and communication skills. The article also highlights examples of countries that have successfully adopted STEM education and promote equal participation of girls and boys in STEM fields. It also emphasizes the importance of teacher training and ensuring adequate resources for the successful implementation of STEM/STEAM/STREAM. The article offers a series of recommendations for implementing the STREAM concept at the curriculum level in Moldovan education, including evaluating the current curriculum, teacher training, identifying educational resources, and promoting interdisciplinary projects. Continuous monitoring and evaluation are underscored to ensure the effectiveness of this educational approach.