ERIC Number: EJ1238723
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
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FCS, STEM, and STEAM: Two Lines of Inquiry
McGregor, Sue L. T.
Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, v111 n4 p35-48 2019
This paper respects the emergent interest in the link between family and consumer sciences (FCS) and the STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) movements. The nature of our involvement with these movements has an impact on future proofing the profession; therefore, two lines of inquiry are proposed. Should the profession (a) serve as a lynchpin that strengthens STEM and STEAM, making them successful or (b) position itself as a collaborative partner with STEAM initiatives, acting on its own merits. Backgrounders for these two lines of inquiry included discussing the controversy over--and benefits of--bringing the Arts to STEM as well as explaining integrative curriculum, interdisciplinarity, collaborative teamwork, and STEM, STEAM, and home economics literacy.
Descriptors: Correlation, STEM Education, Art Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teacher Collaboration, Teamwork, Home Economics Education, Consumer Education, Family Life Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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