First Advisor
Stewart, Connie K.
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Document Type
Action Research Project
Date Created
8-2017
Department
College of Performing and Visual Arts, Art and Design, Art and Design Student Work
Abstract
This thesis explores how to effectively integrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) concepts in an elementary art classroom by employing 2 different Makerspace areas: 1. A Makerspace table to house engineering based building manipulatives and activities for independent and group exploration. 2. A Makerspace craft area for inventing and creating choice based explorative work. The study documented students Makerspace participation over a period of several months. Data was collected and analyzed to assess the trends and efficacy of the Makerspace classroom activities. The Conclusion of the study showed how students employ creative problem solving techniques and the Engineering Design Process while engaging in self-directed Makerspace activities.
Keywords
Arts-based research; Art education; Makerspaces
Extent
70 pages
Local Identifiers
RobinsonARP_2017
Rights Statement
Copyright is held by the author.
Recommended Citation
Robinson, Kathleen A., "Makerspace in the Elementary Art Room" (2017). Action Research Projects. 8.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/arp/8