Politics and Education
"Isn’t it interesting to note that research examining declining student literacies in STEM fields such as science and mathematics in many ways corresponds with an increase in the rate of youth digital media consumption and the strict standardized-testing environment created by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2002."
(Amy Puffenberger)
- Start slow
- Use what you've got
- Partner up with other teachers
- Think beyond the paint brush
- Embrace failure
- Look to Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci
"Where science ends, art begins." -Charles Negre
Sylvia Earle
What is STEAM?
Lacking The Time And Resources
The STEAM Academy
Advantages
"The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of the 21st century!"
- "The arts play critical role education. When learning is approached through, with and by the visual and performing arts, creativity is cultivated, innovative thinking is fostered and imagination is both celebrated and enhanced. Learning occurs with far greater depth and breadth, thereby increasing retention, comprehension and academic achievement. Student engagement, intrigue, higher order thinking skills and motivated pursuit of lifelong learning are catalyzed. The effects upon students’ social, emotional and cognitive growth are tremendous and invaluable. Moral, practical and ethical character traits are developed and strengthened. Culture- our humanity, is celebrated, developed and perpetuated."
"The researchers found that teachers had little time to teach science owing to intense pressure to meet mathematics and English accountability goals. Commissioned by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning and conducted by UC Berkeley and SRI International as part of their Strengthening Science Education in California Initiative, the study also found that teachers and schools did not have the support and tools needed to provide quality science teaching opportunities."
-D.A. Barber
Arts Education – When Will We Be Heard? Heidi Zeigler Twitchell, The STEAM Academy