Integrating Art and Science: Culturally Expansive STEAM Pedagogies in Informal Learning Environments

• In Event: Artistic and Other Informal Learning Environments

Abstract

Culturally expansive STEAM pedagogies are becoming increasingly important for informal learning environments. This paper highlights a transatlantic research collaboration that explores the effect of incorporating the creative arts into STEM learning with a focus on socially consequential production by youth. Both theoretical and practical contexts are considered in the context of this design-based research effort, and results are presented for a unique approach that seeks to understand the impacts that informal STEAM programmes can have for young people further from educational justice.

Authors

• Joseph Roche, Trinity College Dublin

• Philip L. Bell, University of Washington

• Mairead Hurley, Trinity College Dublin

• Nancy Price, University of Washington

• Sam Mejias, London School of Economics

• Abigail Rhinehart, University of Washington - Seattle

• Bronwyn Bevan, University of Washington