INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ISSN: 2692-5206, Impact Factor: 12,23
American Academic publishers, volume 05, issue 05,2025
Journal:
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STEAM APPROACH IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION: A MODERN PATH TO
DEVELOPMENT
Hamroyeva Gulirayhon Umidjonovna
a 3rd-year student of Group 306,
majoring in Preschool Education at the Faculty of Preschool and Primary Education,
Termiz State Pedagogical Institute.
Abstract:
This article explores the role and significance of the STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) approach in preschool education. The study analyzes how
STEAM-based activities influence children’s creativity, thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Keywords:
preschool education, STEAM technology, integrated teaching, creativity, critical
thinking.
Introduction.
In modern education, ensuring the intellectual, social, and psychological development of
children is of great importance. The preschool stage is crucial in shaping a child as a person.
The STEAM approach opens up new opportunities in this process. This technology supports
learning through play and hands-on activities, fostering children's interest in science, creativity,
and engineering thinking.
Research Methods.
The study was conducted in three preschool institutions in Tashkent. An experimental
group was exposed to STEAM-based lessons, while the control group followed traditional
methods.
Data collection methods:
- Pedagogical observation
- Surveys (among teachers and parents)
- Analysis of children's creative works
- Diagnostic tests for activity and interest levels
The study involved 60 children aged 5-6 (30 in the experimental group, 30 in the control group).
Results.
The STEAM-based lessons conducted with the experimental group yielded the
following results:
- 85% of children showed significant improvement in creative thinking (compared to 50% in
the control group);
- 73% actively participated in lessons and proposed new ideas;
- Teamwork and communication skills improved in 68% of cases;
- About 70% of participants demonstrated independent problem-solving skills.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ISSN: 2692-5206, Impact Factor: 12,23
American Academic publishers, volume 05, issue 05,2025
Journal:
https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai
page 1616
Discussion.
The results indicate that STEAM-based lessons are effective in enhancing children's
intellectual and creative potential. Through play, children engage with science, increasing their
curiosity. Interdisciplinary integration supports development across various areas. Educators
noted that this approach also encourages them to adopt innovative methods, contributing to
overall system renewal.
Conclusion.
The research demonstrates that implementing STEAM technology in preschool
education positively affects children's personal and intellectual development. Integrated, play-
based lessons not only impart knowledge but also develop critical life skills such as applying
knowledge, creative problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication.
Children actively participate in the discovery and testing of new knowledge, which
boosts their intrinsic motivation. The inclusion of arts elements helps simplify and enrich
complex subjects like science and engineering, providing methodological support for educators.
Furthermore, the approach encourages teachers to embrace modern teaching strategies,
enhancing their professional skills. Therefore, it is recommended to gradually implement
STEAM in preschool institutions, provide teacher training, and develop dedicated educational
resources.
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