STEAM EDUCATION AS A MODERN APPROACH TO INTEGRATING THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICAL SKILLS

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Abstract. This article examines STEAM education as a modern integrated approach to organizing the educational process, combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. The article discusses the importance of the STEAM approach in developing students’ holistic understanding of the world, as well as their research, creative, engineering, and logical thinking skills. Particular attention is paid to the practical orientation of learning, project-based and research activities, experimentation, modeling, and the creation of students’ own products. The article emphasizes the connection between theoretical knowledge and real-life situations and the importance of applying acquired knowledge in practice. The use of STEAM technologies contributes to the development of critical thinking, independence, curiosity, creativity, cooperation, and the ability to solve complex problems. The article concludes that the STEAM approach has significant potential for improving modern education and preparing students for further education and future professional activities.