From STEM to STEAM

Using Brain-Compatible Strategies to Integrate the Arts

von David A. Sousa, Tom Pilecki

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Research shows that activities associated with the arts can enhance creativity, problem-solving, memory systems, motor coordination, and analytical skills. Best-selling author David A. Sousa and veteran arts educator Thomas J. Pilecki demonstrate how arts education is integral to the development of the brain and to students¿ overall academic achievement. This book provides:" Classroom-tested strategies and techniques for both integrating the arts in STEM instruction " Data from schools that have already integrated the arts into STEM subjects, plus anecdotes and student success stories" How-tös for organizing curriculum and instructional strategies to allow for the integration of STEM subjects and the arts" Strategies for getting the entire staff and community involved in STEAM initiatives

• Reihe: Corwin
• ISBN: 9781452258331
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.03.2013
• Größe: 254 x 178 mm
• Verlag: Sage Publications