STEAM APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE PRESCHOOL TEACHERS’ ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

Abstract

This article discusses the STEAM approach in developing future preschool teachers’ English language skills. The STEAM approach integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics in teaching and learning. The research included 30 third-year students from a pedagogical university in Kazakhstan. The study found that the STEAM approach was effective in increasing the English language proficiency of the students, as it provided a more engaging and interactive way of learning. This paper highlights the importance of adopting a STEAM approach to language education for the benefit of future teachers and their future students.