Pedagogical Foundations of Steam Approach in Career Choice (in the Context of Primary Education)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: This study investigates the pedagogical foundations of the STEAM approach in influencing career choices in primary education, particularly within Uzbekistan’s educational context. Method: Employing a qualitative analysis that integrates project-based and problem-based learning methodologies, the research explores how experiential learning bridges theoretical constructs and practical applications. Results: Findings indicate that early exposure to STEAM disciplines significantly enhances students’ professional orientations by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, while also emphasizing the role of policy initiatives in embedding STEAM principles into the national curriculum. Novelty: This research offers a novel perspective by directly linking STEAM pedagogy to career development outcomes in early education, thereby addressing a critical gap in current literature and providing actionable insights for curriculum design, teacher training, and educational policy reform.
Language: English
Topic: STEM Education
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414928184
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