LEARNING WITH CREATIVITY
Why Does It Matter?
Below explore different arts-based initiatives, click on them to learn more.
Arts-Based Initiatives
The steam initiative
What is STEAM?
STEAM is the initiative to intergrate art into the pre-existing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) model. According to the STEM To STEAM Website's mission statement,
In this climate of economic uncertainty, America is once again turning to innovation as the way to ensure a prosperous future.
Yet innovation remains tightly coupled with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – the STEM subjects. Art + Design are poised to transform our economy in the 21st century just as science and technology did in the last century.
We need to add Art + Design to the equation — to transform STEM into STEAM.
STEM + Art = STEAM
STEAM is a movement championed by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and widely adopted by institutions, corporations and individuals.
The objectives of the STEAM movement are to:
*transform research policy to place Art + Design at the center of STEM
*encourage integration of Art + Design in K–20 education
*influence employers to hire artists and designers to drive innovation
Click on the STEAM map button below to see whats happening all over the country with the initiative
SKILLS FROM ARTS-EDUCATION
Research has already proven the positive impact of arts-based learning on student achievement. Additionally, research has tied these 10 skills to the arts. According to Lisa Strauss in a Washington Post article, "They serve as a reminder that the arts — while important to study for their intrinsic value — also promote skills seen as important in academic and life success" (Strauss, 2013). Below check out some of the life skills children are learning through the arts.
Creativity
Problem-solving
confidence
Perseverance
focus
non-verbal communication
dedication
collaboration
Accountability
Receiving Constructive Feedback
Works Cited
"STEM To STEAM." STEM to STEAM. N.p., 2017. Web. 10 May 2017.
Strauss, Valerie. "Top 10 Skills Children Learn from the Arts." The Washington Post. WP Company, 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 8 May 2017.