What role should the arts play in STEM education?
As schools continue to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math skills, some educators are pushing for a greater role for the arts — effectively modifying STEM into STEAM, Steven Ross Pomeroy, assistant editor for Real Clear Science, writes in this blog post. By infusing more creativity and imagination into STEM education, teachers can expand students’ understanding of the world and help them see the exciting applications of math and related subjects, he notes. ScientificAmerican.com/Blog (8/22) To read the entire article please click here: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/08/22/from-stem-to-steam-science-and-the-arts-go-hand-in-hand/
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