STEAMERS

STEAM And Educational Robotics In PrePrimary Education

As more aspects of daily life are tied to technology, the need to improve and expand STEAM education across the curriculum will only get more pressing. Without enough STEAM educators, students can’t get access to the types of STEAM opportunities that are likely to encourage long-term interest and passion in these fields and beyond.

As more aspects of daily life are tied to technology-based sySTEAMs, the need to improve and expand STEAM education is considered key to maintain a competitive edge in the 21st century. With more emphasis on STEAM education, a meaningful STEAM curriculum is often introduced to the youngest students, beginning at the preschool level.

Research confirms that exposing students to STEAM experiences at a young age encourages critical thinking skills, increases science literacy, and fosters creative problem solving.

These experiences can help establish a long-term passion for STEAM subjects, as well as general academic success across all disciplines. Unfortunately, due to the rapid developments experienced, the vast majority of teachers and especially pre-primary teachers feel illiterate in modern science and technology because they cannot keep up with the current trends of ICT. Research made shows that STEM support should start early: children in disadvantaged circumstances, especially, start elementary school lacking the foundation for that success.