WAYS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS’ CREATIVE ACTIVITY IN AN INTEGRATED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

In the modern educational process, it is not sufficient for students to acquire only theoretical knowledge; it is essential to develop their ability to integrate creative thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical activity. From this perspective, the “STEAM + EQ” approach introduces new content into the educational process. This approach integrates science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics while also considering students’ emotional states and affective perception.

This article analyzes effective ways of integrating chemistry education into artistic and emotional dimensions through the “Chemical Art” project. The project combines chemical processes, color changes, crystal formation, and molecular structures with the creation of works of art. This allows students to perceive chemistry not only as a scientific subject but also as a source of creative inspiration. Moreover, the article scientifically examines the role of an integrated learning environment, visual and emotional experiences, and project-based teaching methodology in developing students’ creative thinking. Experiments conducted during the study demonstrated that the “Chemical Art” project significantly enhances students’ understanding of the connection between science and art, aesthetic appreciation, research interest, and creative initiative.