STEM/ STEAM/ STREAM APPROACH IN THEORY AND PRACTICE OF CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION, 2025 (pp. 71-80)
AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Mariјa Z. Krstić Radojković
DOI: 10.46793/STREAM25.071KR
ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:
This paper explores the integration of digital literacy into preschool education through the STEAM approach, focusing on practical examples and the challenges faced by educators and parents. It examines the implementation of digital education programs in preschool settings, emphasizing the importance of interactive and creative methods to develop digital skills in young children. A key example from Leskovac illustrates how digital literacy can be effectively introduced through play in a preparatory preschool group, showing the potential of STEAM to enhance early childhood development. The paper highlights the significance of teacher training and interdisciplinary approaches to successfully incorporate digital literacy into preschool curricula. The conclusion stresses the importance of preparing children for the digital world by fostering early digital competencies and setting a foundation for their future learning.
KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:
STEAM, preschool education, early childhood development, digital skills, interactive learning
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