STEAM: A contemporary concept and a set of early childhood education

Authors

  • Muhammad Rafiq-uz-Zaman Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71085/joclsi.04.01.77

Keywords:

STEAM education, early childhood education, 21st-century skills, interdisciplinary learning, teacher professional development

Abstract

The integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) in early childhood education is emerging as a key strategy to cultivate essential 21st-century skills for innovation and global citizenship. This narrative review offers an interdisciplinary synthesis of the STEAM movement in the early years, critically examining its conceptual roots, pedagogical practices, and policy implications. Drawing on foundational child development theories and international research, it argues that a well-implemented STEAM model not only supports cognitive growth but also nurtures socio-emotional and creative competencies. Empirical evidence highlights that play-based, inquiry-driven STEAM activities significantly enhance problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. However, the review also identifies substantial implementation challenges, including difficulties in curriculum integration, superficial treatment of the arts, unequal resource access, and the need for a shift in teaching mindsets. To address these, the paper proposes integrating STEAM into national curricula through comprehensive teacher training, fostering community and home-school partnerships, and encouraging culturally responsive practices. Future directions explore STEAM’s convergence with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, nature-based learning, and indigenous knowledge systems. Ultimately, the review positions STEAM as a transformative educational movement capable of equipping young learners to become creative, empathetic, and resilient problem-solvers in an increasingly complex world.

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Muhammad Rafiq-uz-Zaman. (2025). STEAM: A contemporary concept and a set of early childhood education. Journal of Childhood Literacy and Societal Issues, 4(1), 122-140. https://doi.org/10.71085/joclsi.04.01.77