Thesis
From STEM to STEAM: integrating arts education into the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6766
Abstract
This thesis explores the current educational trend of integrating the arts into the STEM curriculum (Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering). This thesis uses research, interviews and surveys of educators, educational administrators, STEM professionals and lay people to discuss the role the arts play in fostering creativity and innovation in the area of STEM education as well as where the arts fit into the core curriculum. Using these methodologies, this thesis explores the relationship between the study of the arts and success in STEM and other disciplines and how these relationships may affect the 21st century learner as they prepare for their professional lives. The studies conducted for this thesis may have a broader impact on setting local and state policy on requiring arts integration into other non-arts related subjects.
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Details
- Title
- From STEM to STEAM
- Creators
- William Maltas - DU
- Contributors
- Dennis Wint (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 6766; 991014632236504721