Observing the historical remains of the development of human civilisation, we are often fascinated by monumental buildings. We wonder how it was possible that they were so impeccably built centuries ago without the technology available today. Encouraging students to think about it, and especially to create models of historical artefacts, is crucial for their overall …
STEAM lessons are innovative, engaging, fun and inspiring for students. Students are innovators, discovering their interests and laying the foundation for future careers. Teachers have a role in inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. They appropriately interweave Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Integrating different subjects in the classroom is a good …
Testing phase – Experience from the project team of Lyuben Karavelov Primary School Read More »
History and STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are often presented as very different, even opposites. In the collective mind, history belongs to the past and will not change, while the other subjects are seen as constantly evolving and belonging to the future. Given that these subjects are perceived as very different, they have …
Although it is important to understand the basics of each subject individually, integrating different subjects in classes can be an incentive to expand and connect knowledge and a good way to prepare students to navigate the complex demands of the modern world. A good example of subject integration is learning through projects. Learning by doing …
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The primary goal of education has always been to make students literate, but as technology advances and develops, the purposes of education are changing and expanding. Having a textbook, notebook and pen in front of students is no longer enough. Students need to be active in the learning process. That’s why we talk about STEAM. …
As part of the STEAM in Times project, we are convinced that manipulatives are an effective way of teaching mathematics, but what are the benefits and how should they be incorporated into our STEAM lessons? Advantages Some of the leading educationalists specialising in developmental theories, such as Montessori (1964), Bruner (1964) and Piaget (1962), agree …
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