Honors Projects
Abstract
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and art programs have long been struggling for dominance in the education system. This fight overshadows the fact there are synergistic educative capabilities when these two schools of thought are combined, allowing scientific and artistic persons to work in tandem and be exposed to a wider variety of problem-solving options and opinions. This study aims to focus on museum education practices specifically and how implementing STEAM programs (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) versus STEM could raise the perceived value of arts in society, as well as create a more enriching educational experience by using more holistic and interdisciplinary measures within their curriculum. This study will focus on the historical site Monticello and its current educational programs and expand on how these programs may be adapted to become STEAM programs that appeal to both artistic standards and scientific/technological standards.
Department
Honors Program
Major
Art – BA in Art History
First Advisor
Professor Ruthy Light
First Advisor Department
School of Art
Second Advisor
Doctor Barbara Bergstrom
Second Advisor Department
School of Art
Third Advisor
N/A
Fourth Advisor
N/A
Publication Date
Spring 5-13-2019
Repository Citation
Deogracias, Micaela, "STEAM vs. STEM: A Study and Program Proposal for Monticello" (2019). Honors Projects. 430.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/honorsprojects/430
Included in
Adult and Continuing Education Commons, American Art and Architecture Commons, American Material Culture Commons, Art Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Museum Studies Commons, Other Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, United States History Commons