DIDACTIC MODEL OF IMPLEMENTING STEAM APPROACH BASED ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

This study develops the theoretical and methodological foundations for integrating the STEAM approach into the educational process based on digital technologies and proposes a corresponding didactic model. The research was conducted with 8th-grade students in a general secondary school, where experimental and control groups were established. During the study, students’ cognitive, practical, and creative competencies were evaluated through diagnostic tests, observations, and surveys. The results demonstrated that the digital STEAM model significantly enhances students’ problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and digital competencies. Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the model at a significant level (p < 0.05). The study contributes both scientifically and practically to the digitalization of education, interdisciplinary integration, and the development of 21st-century competencies.