Abordagem STEAM: um relato de experiência sobre a educação tecnológica no Ensino Fundamental

Abstract

With the constant evolution of the contemporary world, the job market increasingly demands qualified professionals who can meet the demands of technological advancement. In addition to technical knowledge, socio-emotional skills, such as teamwork, collaboration, empathy and diversity, are axes that should guide professional actions. With this in mind, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) approach can contribute to educators and students dealing with everyday challenges, helping to think about an education that, without abandoning academic excellence, also develops important skills, such as creativity, critical thinking and communication. The research developed is characterized by the Experience Report (ER) type, of an applied nature, with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The chosen methodology is based on the reality experienced by the researcher, and in this experience report, important points were described about the application of the STEAM approach in practice, in a private school. It’s clear that students who have classes in their school curriculum that use the STEAM approach as a guide to the teaching-learning process stand out in several areas. The STEAM approach, in addition to providing interdisciplinary work between areas of knowledge, has the philosophy of involving children and young people to pursue careers in science and technology, to participate in scientific events, believing that these experiences will make a difference in their lives, having repercussions important in the future, preparing them for different possibilities and challenges.