Transforming primary education through AI driven steam: empowering the next generation of innovators in Atlántico, Colombia
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https://doi.org/10.21803/ingecana.4.4.907Keywords:
Innovative strategies, Primary education, Qualitative research, STEAM competenciesAbstract
This study explores innovative strategies for enhancing STEAM competencies among primary school students in the Department of Atlántico, Colombia. Grounded in a qualitative, interpretive paradigm and guided by hermeneutic phenomenology, the research involved classroom observations and semi-structured interviews with four primary teachers recognized for their implementation of interdisciplinary, technology-supported practices. The analysis—through coding, categorization, and triangulation—yielded theoretical constructs concerning conceptual frameworks, STEAM competency descriptors, and pedagogical strategies. Results indicate that the integration of STEAM approaches fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in young learners. The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing teacher professional development to ensure educational practices align with emerging technological and pedagogical trends.
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