The Importance of STEAM education in training future professionals

Promoting Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving Through the Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics

Palavras-chave: STEAM Education, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Professional Skills

Resumo

This article highlights the importance of STEAM education in shaping future professionals, promoting creativity, innovation, and problem-solving through the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics disciplines. The STEAM approach aims to develop essential skills for the 21st-century job market, preparing students to tackle the challenges and opportunities of contemporary society. By interconnecting these disciplines, students are encouraged to adopt a holistic perspective, exploring the relationships between different areas of knowledge. STEAM education stimulates creativity by providing practical and challenging experiences, enabling students to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Moreover, the STEAM approach fosters critical thinking and collaboration, fundamental skills for professional success. Students learn to critically analyze information, make informed decisions, and work as a team, preparing them for a collaborative and dynamic work environment. The benefits of STEAM education are evident in terms of student engagement, academic performance, and skill development. Examples of STEAM projects demonstrate how the integration of disciplines can enhance students' learning experiences, providing them with opportunities to apply knowledge in real-life situations and stimulating their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Effective implementation of STEAM education requires investment in teacher training and appropriate pedagogical support. Additionally, schools need to create a culture that supports the STEAM approach by providing adequate resources and infrastructure.

Biografia do Autor

Rodger Roberto Alves de Sousa, GEBE OPORTUNIDADES

Doutorando em Iridologia Indígena pela Erich Fromm University (2023-2025). Esta encerrando o curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física pela Unifaveni e os cursos de especializações: Docência e Gestão na Educação Básica; Gestão Pública e Logística Empresarial e MBA em Administração Pública pela FacuMinas e a Especialização em Iridologia Avançada pela FACEI - Faculdade Einstein. Possui graduação em Licenciatura em Pedagogia pela Faculdade Alfamérica (2016) e graduação em Tecnologia em Gestão de Recursos Humanos pela Universidade Católica de Brasília (2011). Possui especializações em Psicopedagogia Clínica e Empresarial e MBA em Gestão de Pessoas pela Universidade Católica de Brasília. E Docência no Ensino Superior pela Faculdade Alfamérica (2016). Possui curso Técnico em Segurança do Trabalho pela ETEBRAS (2016). É Fundador do Grupo Social de Empregos - GEBE Oportunidades, desde 2011. Tem experiência na área de Psicologia, com ênfase em Psicopedagogia; tutoria; avaliação de trabalhos científicos; tutoria ead.

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2023-08-20
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v. 17 n. 1 (2023): Revista Diálogo e Interação
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