PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING CREATIVITY IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH STEAM TECHNOLOGY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
STEAM technology, creativity, preschool education, creative thinking, innovation, integration, competencies, engineering thinking, problem-solving skills.Abstract
The article examines the theoretical and practical foundations of developing creativity in preschool children through STEAM technology. Particular attention is paid to the pedagogical principles that ensure the effective formation of creativity, including learner-centeredness, reflexivity, effectiveness, integrativity, adaptability, and socialization. The study analyzes the potential of STEAM education to enhance creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, research skills, and engineering thinking among preschool children. It is argued that the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics provides favorable conditions for the holistic development of children's intellectual and creative potential. The findings demonstrate that STEAM-based educational activities encourage independent thinking, innovation, and active participation in learning processes from an early age.
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