SOME APPROACHES TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF ACCESS TO STEAM EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION

Abstract

Early childhood education students are the future preschool teachers, and their success in implementing new methods such as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) largely depends on their access to, acceptance of, and application of these methods in their professional practice. This article analyzes preschool education students’ exposure to STEAM education and proposes measures to enhance their access to it. Implementing STEAM in preschool education requires teachers to directly engage with the preschool education program, gaining knowledge, skills, and confidence in integrating STEAM principles into their teaching practices. These factors rely not only on the efforts of the teachers and the training process but also on the importance of preschool teacher training institutions. These institutions must pay greater attention to preparing students with the necessary knowledge and skills related to STEAM education throughout their classroom learning, ensuring they are equipped to effectively apply STEAM in their future roles as preschool educators.