STE(A)M LEARNING AND TEACHING OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES – EXAMPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE AT THE PEDAGOGICAL FACULTY IN VRANJE

Proceedings of 2nd International Scientific Conference Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (TLTE 2025) (pp. 131-140)

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Marija Dejković , Dragana Stanojević , Yanka Stoimenova

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/2TLTE.123D

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

More than two decades have passed since the school system underwent significant changes in response to the shortcomings of traditional teaching. The goals introduced by the concept of modern schooling can be broadly defined as increasing students’ cognitive engagement in the process of knowledge acquisition, fostering independent learning and reasoning, and improving the transferability of acquired knowledge. In this regard, numerous innovative learning approaches emphasize these or similar objectives. This paper presents one such innovative system – STEAM, which integrates disciplines deemed essential for future careers (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). The paper provides both a theoretical overview, supported by the latest research findings, and examples of good practice implemented at the Pedagogical faculty in Vranje. Additionally, the study explores the potential that this learning approach offers in the teaching of Natural and Social Sciences, considering the integrative nature of this subject.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

Primary education, Natural and Social Sciences teaching, STEM education, integration, teacher, student

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