STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. It’s a system based on interdisciplinarity and applicability of knowledge of science teaching approach. Projects and activities proposed under STEAM approach usually apply scientific and mathematical knowledge to technology and engineering.
Why is the STEAM approach of great importance in the European Union?
The EU attaches the greatest importance to the training of technicians and graduates in scientific fields. In many European countries, the number of graduates in scientific and technical specialists, math, technology and engineering areas is clearly insufficient for the needs of their companies and industries. To stimulate the interest of European students in the STEM areas is a priority for the economic future of the EU.
To achieve this, the EU has dedicated and devoted a lot of resources and efforts to integrate STEM into the pre-university classrooms. This has featured the collaboration of the private sector in many of these projects (technological companies, telecommunications, chemical, etc.).
