The use of storytelling in children's STEAM education
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to show the potential of using storytelling in children's STEAM education. The article is both a review and a practical study. The methodological framework of the study is based on an analysis of scientific literature and a review of previous research. The theoretical section discusses issues related to storytelling, including the key elements of a narrative: character, structure, emotions, moral, and conciseness. It also presents the concept of STEAM in education, its assumptions, stages of implementation, and the educational benefits resulting from the application of this approach. In the practical part, a descriptive approach was adopted, focusing on presenting ways of using storytelling in STEAM education. The example presented illustrates how narrative can support the learning process by engaging emotions, contextualizing content, and creating coherent, interdisciplinary educational experiences. The article makes a significant contribution to the educational literature by highlighting the potential of storytelling as a tool that supports teaching in the spirit of STEAM. It indicates that narrative can serve as an integrating element across different areas of knowledge, fostering the development of critical thinking, creativity, and students’ communication skills.
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