From Educational Traditions to Institutional Movements — Volume 2
Product Description
How did modern STEAM education develop, and what does the historical evidence actually establish?
In this illustrated scholarly companion, Dr. Albert Tan Lie Sing examines earlier educational traditions, the Bauhaus, John Dewey’s philosophy of inquiry, the history of STEM terminology, Georgette Yakman’s integrative STEAM framework, RISD’s art-and-design advocacy, and South Korea’s 2011 STEAM initiative.
The book distinguishes documented institutional developments from later interpretations and examines their significance for contemporary interdisciplinary education.
For educators, researchers, curriculum developers, institutional leaders, and readers interested in STEAM/STREAM education.
21 pages | Illustrated PDF | First Digital Edition, 2026
Author: Dr. Albert Tan Lie Sing
Independent Researcher
www.alberttls.us
What Readers Will Learn
Understanding the Documentary History
Volume 2 takes readers deeper into the historical record, investigating how educational ideas, institutions, and policies contributed to the development of modern STEM and STEAM education.
Readers will explore earlier traditions involving craftsmanship, artistic practice, scientific investigation, and experiential learning, including the educational philosophy of John Dewey and the historical significance of the Bauhaus.
The publication then examines the history of STEM terminology before 2001, the National Science Foundation’s role in its contemporary institutional development, and the emergence of distinct STEAM initiatives.
Three developments receive particular attention: Georgette Yakman’s integrative STEAM framework, Rhode Island School of Design’s advocacy for art and design, and South Korea’s national STEAM education initiative.
The volume also examines the international scholarly connection represented by Yakman and Lee’s 2012 publication.
Throughout the historical investigation, readers learn to distinguish contemporary documents, institutional records, scholarly interpretations, and claims about educational effectiveness.
By completing Volume 2, readers will understand how modern STEAM education developed through multiple historical influences and institutional contributions, rather than attributing its origin to one universally established event or individual.
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