Ever since the evolution of humankind, education was fed with the presumption of teaching to ensure students get a “good job.” Not anymore. The education world is going through a paradigm shift. Institutes are dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge to maximize the innovations for rocket-paced technological transformations. There is enough buzz about STEM education, now there is a growing emphasis on STEAM. STEM programs may have more experiential learning opportunities but lack to foster the essential nutrients of creation and ingenuity. The void of an ultra-modern ideal education model focusing more on the value of the learning process as much as results than traditional education philosophy based on standardized test base scores can only be filled with STEAM. It completes the package through the integration of arts. Humanities are woven into STEAM, just like everything else.

What really is STEAM?

STEAM is a holistic educational discipline that engages students around the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. It creates a knowledge base that applies to real-life as opposed to simply an exam. Studies show STEAM is a promising approach positively impacting student achievement and teacher efficacy. It propels cognitive development, increases literacy and math skills, and helps them reflect meaningfully on their work and peers. This process-based learning removes limitations and replaces them with wonder, critique, inquiry, and innovation.