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Primjena STEAM pristupa u ranom i predškolskom obrazovanju: pregled teorijskih okvira i praktičnih primjena
Applying the STEAM approach in early and preschool education - an overview of theoretical frameworks and practical applications

Author(s): Amra Duraković
Subject(s): Preschool education, School education, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Pedagoški fakultet Univerziteta u Bihaću
Keywords: STEAM approach; early education; preschool education; preschool teacher; STEAM activities;

Summary/Abstract: The STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) represents a modern pedagogical framework that integrates various disciplines with the aim of developing critical thinking, creativity, problem-solvingabilities, and practical skills in early childhood and preschool education. This paper analyzes the advantages of the STEAM approach, including the development of creativity, cognitive and social competencies, and the promotion of an investigative mindset in children. Special attention is given to the practical implications of applying the STEAM approach through specific examples of activities, including projects, games, and tasks that allow children to explore and experiment. Through the analysis of existing research and practical applications, the paper highlights the importance of this approach in promoting the holistic development of children.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 181-200
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Bosnian
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