STEAM Education is beneficial. It is good for those who are educated under its principles, guidance, and framework. Some of those who are benefited from STEAM Education include: students, teachers, parents, the community, and education. Here is a closer look at how each of these groups benefit from an education based on STEAM.
- STEAM Education benefits students by offering them a diversity of knowledge and skills which they can cross-reference for multipurpose applications.
- STEAM Education benefits teachers by allowing them to reach across the curriculum and team-teach lessons with availability to various resources and support.
- STEAM Education benefits parents by giving them a chance to show how they apply the subject areas and have the opportunity to help the student be better prepared for life.
- STEAM Education benefits the community by developing the skills of leadership and teamwork where creative thinkers have a flexible approach to problem solving.
- STEAM Education benefits education by furthering current knowledge through the development of new skills that are essential for future growth.
There are many benefits to a STEAM Education as illustrated in the examples above. It is worth taking the time to research how we can best integrate STEAM Education into our classrooms, schools, districts, homes, communities, and life.
Author: Manuel R. CortezRodas - Educator
