Effects of STEAM Programs Emphasizing Data Science and AI on Students’ Attitudes toward Mathematics and Science

• Published in: KEDI journal of educational policy Vol. 21; no. 2; pp. 89 - 110
• Main Authors: Shin, Seon-Hi, Sim, Jaeseok, Moon, Chaeho, Kim, Nara, Hwang, Jihyun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seoul Korean Educational Development Institute 01.12.2024; 한국교육개발원
• Subjects: Active Learning; Art education; Artificial intelligence; Blended Learning; College Science; Convergent Thinking; COVID-19; Creative Thinking; Creativity; Curricula; Data; Data science; Education; Education policy; Educational Development; Educational Environment; Educational Experience; Educational Facilities Improvement; Educational Technology; Elementary education; Elementary School Students; Elementary schools; Elementary Secondary Education; Evaluative Thinking; Experiential Learning; Grade 6; Hands on Science; High School Students; Influence of Technology; Information technology; Interdisciplinary Approach; Interdisciplinary aspects; Learner Engagement; Learning; Literature reviews; Middle schools; Secondary school students; Secondary schools; Self-efficacy; STEM education; Student attitudes; Students; Technology adoption; 교육학
• ISSN: 1739-4341
• DOI: 10.22804/kjep.2024.21.2.005

AbstractThis study investigated the influence of two STEAM programs focused on data science and AI on fifth and sixth graders' attitudes toward mathematics and science. By incorporating project-based learning, these programs merged mathematical concepts with technology, information and computer education, and the Arts, engaging 191 students in both in-person and online settings because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre- and post-program surveys, analyzed through latent transition analysis, showed marked improvements in attitude, especially among students who were initially less inclined toward these subjects. The findings suggest that STEAM education, particularly when integrating data science and AI, significantly enhances student engagement and interest, demonstrating its effectiveness across different student demographics despite the challenges blended learning environments pose.