PEDAGOGICAL MODELS FOR INTEGRATING SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO STEAM EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
PEDAGOGICAL MODELS FOR INTEGRATING SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL LEARNING INTO STEAM EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) into STEAM education for primary school students. Through theoretical and applied analysis, it outlines the main pedagogical aspects of the STEAM approach, the mechanisms of interaction between SEL and STEAM, and the implications for teaching practice and the school environment. The focus is placed on three key mechanisms - collaborative activity, experiential learning through inquiry and experimental tasks, and systematic reflection. Empirical data from international and Bulgarian studies indicate that the integrated approach enhances students’ social skills, emotional resilience, motivation for learning, and ability to collaborate. The article emphasizes the importance of intentionally designing STEAM tasks with explicitly embedded SEL goals and offers guidelines for primary school teachers for effective pedagogical practice.

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