Freedom of Thinking
In a STEAAM curriculum, learners are provided with the freedom to think critically, evaluate situations, and determine the best approaches to complete their projects. The goal is not solely to achieve success or avoid failure, but to cultivate the thinking processes and problem-solving abilities that learners develop through their project-based learning experiences. The learning environment encourages the notion that making mistakes is acceptable and that failures can be productive, fostering a mindset of embracing risks and engaging in experimentation. Learners have the flexibility to progress at their own pace and according to their skill levels, exploring both fundamental and intricate concepts, and pursuing new ideas through an open exchange of thoughts, free from intellectual constraints or fear of failure.