Elnura Fazil Safarova, Gunel Alimovsum Mammadova

EVALUATION OF THE RESULTS OF APPLYING STEAM AND TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGIES IN THE ORGANIZATION OF PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICE

Abstract. This article compares the application of the STEAM approach and traditional teaching methods in the organization of pedagogical practice and evaluates their final outcomes. The STEAM approach enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and prepares them to solve real-life problems. It ensures interdisciplinary integration, fostering creative and critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Traditional teaching methods, on the other hand, provide a structured and systematic approach that supports the acquisition of fundamental knowledge. However, they have certain limitations in developing creative and critical thinking skills. The application of STEAM methods increases students’ learning motivation and makes the teaching process more interactive and engaging. At the same time, effective implementation of this approach requires the expansion of laboratories and teaching resources in schools, as well as specialized training for teachers.

Keywords: STEAM, traditional, methodology, quality, outcome