The role of integrating theoretical and practical knowledge in STEAM science education
Keywords:
STEAM education, modeling, theoretical and practical integrationAbstract
This article examines the role of integrating theoretical and practical knowledge in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, with a particular focus on modeling as an essential tool in the learning process. It highlights the significance of physical and mathematical modeling in developing students’ research skills, abstract thinking, and creative abilities. The study emphasizes that modeling, as a simplified and idealized representation of real-world objects, serves epistemological, illustrative, heuristic, and integrative functions. Special attention is given to the organization of problem-solving processes, where heuristic approaches and research-based learning enhance students’ ability to analyze, generalize, and formulate hypotheses. The paper also discusses the importance of aligning educational content with professional requirements in technical higher education institutions, ensuring that students acquire relevant competencies for their future careers. Ultimately, the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application in STEAM disciplines fosters multidisciplinary thinking, creativity, and professional readiness among students.
References
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation.
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.
