From STEM to STEAM: The Impact of an Interdisciplinary Capstone Curriculum on Student Learning and Pedagogical Implications

Session Format

Presentation Session (45 minutes)

Location

Room 2904A

Abstract for the conference program

A multi-faceted approach is necessary to aid today’s students in making decisions about complex, ill-structured socio-scientific issues. It is imperative to conceptualize STEM education as an integrated approach to studying the grand challenges of our era. The objective of this presentation is to describe and analyze the impact of a STEM to STEAM-focused interdisciplinary Capstone curriculum (Grades 7-10) on student learning from a pedagogical perspective. The curriculum serves low-income minority students enrolled at a rural Early College high school. Centering on the theme of sustainability, the curriculum integrates knowledge and skills in STEM with literacy practices, creative thinking, and research. This teacher-led presentation will invite audience members to (a) brainstorm multidisciplinary ideas and (b) analyze and interpret student work from Capstone portfolios. As a result of attending this presentation, the audience is expected to gain insights into designing and implementing STEM-focused interdisciplinary curricula and receive pedagogical tools and teaching resources.

Proposal Track

Non-research Project

Start Date

3-6-2015 2:45 PM

End Date

3-6-2015 3:30 PM

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Mar 6th, 2:45 PM Mar 6th, 3:30 PM

From STEM to STEAM: The Impact of an Interdisciplinary Capstone Curriculum on Student Learning and Pedagogical Implications

Room 2904A

A multi-faceted approach is necessary to aid today’s students in making decisions about complex, ill-structured socio-scientific issues. It is imperative to conceptualize STEM education as an integrated approach to studying the grand challenges of our era. The objective of this presentation is to describe and analyze the impact of a STEM to STEAM-focused interdisciplinary Capstone curriculum (Grades 7-10) on student learning from a pedagogical perspective. The curriculum serves low-income minority students enrolled at a rural Early College high school. Centering on the theme of sustainability, the curriculum integrates knowledge and skills in STEM with literacy practices, creative thinking, and research. This teacher-led presentation will invite audience members to (a) brainstorm multidisciplinary ideas and (b) analyze and interpret student work from Capstone portfolios. As a result of attending this presentation, the audience is expected to gain insights into designing and implementing STEM-focused interdisciplinary curricula and receive pedagogical tools and teaching resources.