Active and Transformative Learning in STEAM Disciplines: From Curriculum Design to Social Impact

Active and Transformative Learning in STEAM Disciplines is a reference volume that emphasizes the importance of the class as a place for collaborative knowledge sharing, involving active engagement of both students and instructors, and the connection between innovation and sustainability. It discusses digital transformation in higher education, active learning strategies, instructional design, and the new student-centric paradigm for active and collaborative exploration of learning content.

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Length: 328 pages
Publication date: 20 November 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Active and transformative learning in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) disciplines is a groundbreaking approach to education that emphasizes student-centric objectives and collaborative problem-solving skills. This approach encompasses a range of teaching methods, from traditional classroom discussions and role-playing to peer teaching and flipped learning. By focusing on STEAM education, scholars from various fields, including education, business, and information technology, highlight the importance of the classroom as a hub for collaborative knowledge sharing. Active engagement of both students and instructors is essential, fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

The connection between innovation and sustainability is explored at both the curriculum and research levels, recognizing the role of STEAM in addressing global challenges and promoting a more sustainable future. Chapter authors delve into timely issues such as digital transformation in higher education, the need for active learning strategies, innovative instructional design approaches, and the development of a student-centric paradigm for active and collaborative exploration of learning content.

This volume fills a significant gap in the body of knowledge related to active and transformative learning strategies for STEAM disciplines. It serves as a valuable resource for faculty, higher education administrators, policymakers, curriculum designers, and school leaders who are committed to promoting quality education with an emphasis on active and transformative learning. By leveraging the power of STEAM, educators can create engaging and meaningful learning experiences that empower students to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and lifelong learners.

Weight: 608g
Dimension: 306 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781837536191