Implementation of STEAM-approach before formation creative competence applicants for education in the process of studying mathematics

Abstract

ccording to the Concept of development mathematics and technology-focused education in Ukraine the application of the STEM-approach is a perspective direction. Inclusion in this direction the STEAM-approach is the basis of incorporation science, technology, design and art into the holistically oriented mathematics curriculum. STEAM-approach promotes the implementation of the interdisciplinary process of teaching and learning mathematics. The term «STEAM-approach» means the learning process that uses science-oriented and design projects based on the knowledges of mathematics and arts as an access point guiding student’s creativity, cultural competence and emotional intelligence. Considering that STEM-education is recognized as a perspective mode to preparing 21st century economy workers, who are capable not only to apply mathematics in their professional career, but reveal essential skills such as ability to innovation, problem-solving, collaboration in multicultural projects, communication based on widely developed emotional intelligence, the STEAM-approach helps students and teachers to achieve these goals by diversing learning and teaching opportunities. In keeping with the Year of Mathematical Education 2020/2021 in Ukraine the regional scientific and methodological project «The Cultural Codes of athematics» is aimed on integrating aesthetic elements into the teaching of mathematics for realization of STEM/STEAM-approach to education. This project should make some contribution to the increasing the potential for successful learning of mathematics in all types of learners, especially gifted in arts. Inquiry, collaboration and an emphasis, expressed by the participants of this project, will contribute to the formation of teacher’s and student’s awareness of the interconnection of mathematics and culture on the examples of architecture, painting, design and other manifestations of culture.