INVESTIGATING THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN STEAM EDUCATION: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF UPPER SINDH, PAKISTAN
Keywords:
STEAM education, school management practices, elementary education, interdisciplinary learning, 21st-century skills, educational leadership, SindhAbstract
In the era of digital revolution and interdisciplinary knowledge, STEAM Education emerges as a pivotal pedagogical approach to impart 21st century skills among students. This quantitative study investigates that how elementary school management practices enhances the STEAM education. This study is guided by Quantitative and positivist approach and correlational research design. Additionally, the study surveyed 96 headteachers and teachers from public and private institutions using Stratified random sampling. A structured questionnaire was used for collecting the data and analyzed using SPSS v27.
The findings of the study revealed a statistically significant and strong positive correlation between effective management practices, including resource allocation, teacher training, policy adaptation, and collaborative planning, and the successful implementation of STEAM initiatives. Additionally, this study finds that school where management was informed and active reported higher level of students’ engagement, multidisciplinary learning, and critical thinking development. However, there are some hurdles like inadequate resources and untrained staff, the study highlights the enabling role of school management in promoting STEAM education.
The research contributes theoretically to educational management literature and offers practical insights for policymakers, school administrators, and teacher educators. It underscores the need for targeted training, policy reform, and resource support to scale STEAM efforts effectively across educational settings.
