The relationships among learning engagement, continuous improvement attitude and creativity performance: a study...

Area of Science:

• Educational Technology
• Art and Design Education
• Cultural Heritage Studies

Background:

• The integration of technology and local culture in education is crucial for developing new quality productive forces in China.
• Few empirical studies have investigated the impact of interdisciplinary cultural inheritance and innovation on student learning outcomes.
• Higher vocational education needs innovative approaches to cultivate talent and preserve cultural heritage.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the influence of an interdisciplinary local culture-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (C-STEAM) course on students' learning outcomes.
• To assess the impact of the C-STEAM course on students' interdisciplinary literacy, learning engagement, continuous improvement attitudes, and creativity.
• To provide empirical evidence for innovative pedagogical strategies in art and design education that integrate cultural heritage and technology.

Main Methods:

• A single-group pre-post intervention design was employed with 130 higher vocational college students in China.
• A local culture-based C-STEAM art and design course, comprising 72 hours of theoretical and practical training, was implemented.
• Learning engagement, continuous improvement attitude, and creativity performance were measured using validated scales and analysis.

Main Results:

• The 72-hour C-STEAM course significantly enhanced students' interdisciplinary literacy and continuous improvement attitudes.
• Students demonstrating higher learning engagement exhibited better continuous improvement attitudes and creativity performance.
• A positive correlation was observed between continuous improvement attitude and creativity presentation skills.

Conclusions:

• Integrating interdisciplinary knowledge, particularly local culture and STEAM principles, effectively cultivates art and design talents.
• The study supports innovative approaches to cultural inheritance and development through high-precision educational practices.
• The findings offer valuable insights for art and design pedagogy, emphasizing the synergy between cultural heritage, technology, and student engagement.