Arts Integration & STEAM Research
“STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process.” – IAS definition
Looking for evidence to support using creative approaches in the classroom? Start here.
“STEAM education uses arts integration as an instructional approach — and for experiential and inquiry-based learning — and provides multiple access points for students to engage in the creative process and meet objectives in all subject areas.”
– Education Commision of the States
Qualifying Research for Our Approach
Tier 1 Level Evidence:
A Study on the Relationship Between Theater Arts and Student Literacy and Mathematics Achievement.
Can be used as evidence for: Title I, Sec. 1003: School Improvement
Tier 2 Level Evidence:
Can be used as evidence for: Title I, Sec. 1003: School Improvement
Tier 1 Level Evidence:
Can be used as evidence for: Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction
What to Look For
WHEN REVIEWING RESEARCH FOR FEDERAL FUNDING USE
Additional Research and Policy-Position Papers
In addition to the research featured in the table above, here are a list of other selected articles which may prove helpful in exploring the STEAM education approach advocated by IAS:
General Research:
From The Education Commission of the States:
From Arts Education Policy Review:
- Molly L. Kelton, Patti Saraniero. (2018) STEAM-y Partnerships: A Case of Interdisciplinary Professional Development and Collaboration. Journal of Museum Education 43:1, pages 55-65.
- Jen Katz-Buonincontro (2018) Gathering STE(A)M: Policy, curricular, and programmatic developments in arts-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education Introduction to the special issue of Arts Education Policy Review: STEAM Focus, Arts Education Policy Review, 119:2, 73-76, DOI: 10.1080/10632913.2017.1407979
From State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE):
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