Research on the recognition of learners in STEAM project

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K02940
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 09080:Science education-related
• Research Institution: Hokkaido University
• Principal Investigator: PARK Hyunjung 北海道大学, 大学院教育推進機構, 特任講師 (00759764)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): 奥本 素子 北海道大学, 高等教育推進機構, 准教授 (10571838)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 科学技術コミュニケーション / アート / STEAM教育 / 科学教育

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In interdisciplinary STEM education, where science and technology are studied, the goal is to actively utilize and create knowledge. Therefore, knowledge-creation-oriented STEAM learning, which incorporates art, is being pursued. This study aims to examine the effects of STEAM learning, which has previously focused on practical implementation, by specifically investigating the role of art in enhancing cognitive engagement and motivation, based on the applicants' previous research findings. A learning program that generates cognitive engagement through specific art projects integrated into initial activities will be developed. Observational experiments during art-based discussions and qualitative research in educational settings will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching materials.

Free Research Field

科学教育、現代アート

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

本研究はこれまで包括的に指標化するのが困難だと考えられてきた科学技術コミュニケーターの職能を、科学技術コミュニケーター活動・教育と連携した実践的な調査で明らかにしていく」という問いを軸に、実践研究でその答えを提示することを目的とした。科学とアートをつなげる多様な実践を行い、その周辺のリサーチを伴うことで、アートを通した科学技術コミュニケーションの可能性を提示することができたことに社会意義があると考える。