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Community Services Office is proud to offer its STEAM Education program to Head Start and Early Head Start students.
STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
CSO’s STEAM Team has traveled across the United States to Head Start conferences at the state, regional, and national levels. At these conferences, the STEAM Team demonstrates the potential of incorporating STEAM into other Head Start programs.
Technology Literacy
Technology literacy remains a critical issue, especially as technology becomes increasingly integral in the workforce. STEAM education addresses this need by incorporating these elements into classwork, supported by high-quality STEAM kits and curriculum.
Computational Thinking Skills
Computational thinking skills help students begin coding and objectively solve problems. Defined as formulating problems and expressing solutions computably, these skills are part of certain STEAM products, preparing students for coding and problem-solving in math, science, and engineering.
Critical Thinking
STEAM education promotes critical thinking through cross-curricular projects and lessons, allowing students to use science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to solve problems, often by integrating multiple subject areas.
Collaboration on Tasks & Projects
Student collaboration leads to more diverse problem-solving approaches. STEAM projects require group work, fostering collaboration and creative problem-solving with the educator as a guide.
Communication on Tasks or Projects
Effective communication is essential in both education and the workforce. In STEAM activities, students are encouraged to discuss ideas, share progress, and collaborate on projects. This environment not only fosters teamwork but also helps students develop clear, articulate communication skills.
Leadership
STEAM education fosters leadership by allowing students to bring their strengths and interests into projects, often leading to role reversals where quieter students take the lead on topics they are passionate about. This approach boosts their confidence and encourages them to take initiative.
Social Skills
Social skills are vital for development. Social-emotional learning in the curriculum boosts student performance. STEAM projects challenge students to develop these skills through diverse group work and complex problem-solving.
Cultural Competence
Cultural competence involves understanding and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. STEAM projects encourage students to address real-world problems affecting different populations, fostering an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Technology Literacy
Technology literacy remains a critical issue, especially as technology becomes increasingly integral in the workforce. STEAM education addresses this need by incorporating these elements into classwork, supported by high-quality STEAM kits and curriculum.
Computational Thinking Skills
Computational thinking skills help students begin coding and objectively solve problems. Defined as formulating problems and expressing solutions computably, these skills are embedded in certain STEAM products, preparing students for coding and problem-solving in math, science, and engineering.
Critical Thinking
STEAM education promotes critical thinking through cross-curricular projects and lessons, allowing students to use science, technology, engineering, arts, and math to solve problems, often by integrating multiple subject areas.
Collaboration on Tasks & Projects
Student collaboration leads to more diverse problem-solving approaches. STEAM projects require group work, fostering collaboration and creative problem-solving with the educator as a guide.
Communication on Tasks or Projects
Communication is crucial in both education and the workforce. STEAM activities provide opportunities for students to practice communication skills in a supportive environment.
Leadership
STEAM education fosters leadership by allowing students to bring their strengths and interests into projects, often leading to role reversals where quieter students take the lead on topics they are passionate about. This approach boosts their confidence and encourages them to take initiative.
Social Skills
Social skills are vital for development. Social-emotional learning in the curriculum boosts student performance. STEAM projects challenge students to develop these skills through diverse group work and complex problem-solving.
Cultural Competence
Cultural competence involves understanding and communicating with people from diverse backgrounds. STEAM projects encourage students to address real-world problems affecting different populations, fostering an appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Part of CSO’s STEAM Education includes field trips. These trips involve crystal digging at Coleman Mines in Jessieville and learning about collisions through bowling at Central Lanes in Hot Springs. These hands-on activities are not only fun but also plant the seeds of understanding in STEAM concepts. They help children get a head start in their science education, possibly leading to STEAM careers.
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