Impact of Art Integration With STEM Practices Through a Middle School Origami STEAM Project

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Abstract

This study explored the impact of a STEAM-based instructional approach with a group of sixth grade students in a suburban elementary school. Data gathered and analyzed through an exploratory one group pre-post design sought to determine the impact on students’ perceptions of STEM and its integration with art. Student participants completed several Origami art-based STEM design challenges. Results from the pre-post survey gathered no statistical significant differences related to perceived interest and skills though students preferred inventing things and using creativity. Responses strongly supported the use of Origami art as a tool for learning. Results of this exploratory study offer support to the concept of STEAM instruction and potential for classroom use with this age group.

Author

• Norma J. Boakes, Stockton University