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The Effect of STEAM Approach in Music Lesson Activities on Students' Critical Thinking Tendencies
Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics [STEAM] approach in music lesson activities on students’ critical thinking dispositions. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed using a mixed method with a nested design. The study group consisted of 37 tenth grade students in an Anatolian high school and six STEAM field experts (physics, biology, mathematics, music, visual arts, information technologies) from school teachers. The implementation period lasted eight weeks in total. The study’s quantitative data were obtained through the pre-test-post-test comparison of the UF/EMI Critical Thinking Disposition Scale forms. The quantitative findings revealed that students made significant progress in their critical thinking dispositions, as reflected in the positive changes between the pre-test and post-test scores. The qualitative data obtained from the teacher and student interviews of this study support the critical thinking skills of students in the STEAM approach in music lesson activities. In line with the quantitative and qualitative findings, it was suggested to provide better time management in the activities, increase diversity, give more freedom and responsibility to students, encourage group work, increase the richness of materials, and develop new measurement tools. The originality of this research lies in its comprehensive evaluation of the impact of STEAM-integrated music education on critical thinking, contributing valuable insights to the existing literature, particularly regarding the integration of art-based disciplines like music. These findings not only emphasize the effectiveness of the STEAM approach in fostering critical thinking but also highlight the importance of interdisciplinary practices in nurturing 21st-century skills.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Güzel Sanatlar Eğitimi
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Erken Görünüm Tarihi
31 Temmuz 2025
Yayımlanma Tarihi
31 Temmuz 2025
Gönderilme Tarihi
22 Ocak 2025
Kabul Tarihi
30 Temmuz 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2025 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 2
