Sousa, David A

Discusses how integrating the arts into the already initiated STEM area (science, technology, engineering and math) would give students the skills needed to be more successful in learning.

Explains the benefits of integrating arts into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction and outlines an assortment of models that will allow educators to find success when applying such a program. Contains sample lesson plans and real-world examples.

The authors explain how recent advances in neuropsychology and understanding how the brain learns support the principle of differentiation in education and how this information will enable teachers to make the best curricular, instructional, and assessment choices to meet the needs of diverse student populations.