The Integration Of Higher Engineering Education And STEAM Education In China: Current Situation, Challenges And Future

Abstract

This article explores the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) education in higher engineering education in China, focusing on analyzing its development history, current situation, and the necessity of such integration. The importance of engineering education, its origin and development, and the introduction of STEAM education. The limitations of traditional education are discussed by incorporating innovative and humanistic elements. Although China's higher engineering education has made significant progress, there are still problems in the integration of STEAM. This article also proposes strategies for curriculum innovation, project-based learning, teaching method improvement, and teacher development, and provides policy and practical suggestions for promoting STEAM integration in China's engineering education system. Future research directions include evaluating the effectiveness of interdisciplinary teaching methods and using advanced technology to enhance STEAM education.