STEAM in the Specialist Classroom

This workshop equips specialist teachers—including those in physical education, art, music, and world languages—with strategies to integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) principles into their classrooms. Participants begin with a clear understanding of what STEAM education entails, including an overview of the Engineering Standards. They then explore practical approaches for embedding STEAM in their lessons, using activities and resources that make cross-disciplinary connections tangible. By the end, educators will have firsthand experience with STEAM integration and leave with ready-to-implement lessons and strategies.

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• Limited integration of STEAM concepts into specialist subjects such as art, PE, music, and world languages.
  
  
• Lack of resources and strategies for connecting content-area instruction to 21st-century skills and engineering principles.
  
  
• Missed opportunities for interdisciplinary, hands-on learning in specialist classrooms.

1. Understanding STEAM and Engineering Standards – Teachers will gain a foundational knowledge of STEAM education and how engineering standards can inform lesson design in specialist subjects.
   
   
2. Applying STEAM Strategies in Specialist Areas – Participants will practice specific approaches and activities to integrate STEAM concepts into their teaching, ensuring lessons are engaging and interdisciplinary.
   
   
3. Developing Ready-to-Use STEAM Lessons – Educators will leave with practical resources, strategies, and lesson models that can be directly applied to their classrooms to enhance student creativity and problem-solving.