Artful Pathways to Interreligious Understanding: Student Responses on STE(Arts)M Integration Through Maker Education in Interreligious Learning

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Published: Dec 6, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/gjre.39546
Keywords:
interreligious learning maker education multiple art approach primary school student responses
Rusmir Hosic
Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8552-3305
Fadhlan Muchlas Abrori
Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, University of Borneo Tarakan, Indonesia
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5724-7248
Zsolt Lavicza
Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria
Branko Anđić
Austrian Competence Center for Didactics of Biology, University of Vienna, Austria
Yves Kreis
Department of Education and Social Work, University of Luxembourg
Abstract

Religious diversity in Austria, particularly between Muslims and Catholics, is currently receiving significant attention, especially in primary schools. As a result, we are conducting interreligious learning activities to assist students in comprehending and appreciating the teachings of different religions. To enhance the appeal of interreligious learning, we integrated it with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and maker education. The study contributes to the existing body of research on interreligious learning and maker education, emphasizing the suitability of these approaches in promoting interreligious understanding, critical thinking, artistic expression, and meaningful learning.

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Author Biographies
Rusmir Hosic, Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz

Rusmir Hosic, a PhD student at the Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, is currently dedicated to his research on integrating STEAM into religious learning within the framework of maker education. This approach represents an innovative method in the learning process.

Fadhlan Muchlas Abrori, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, University of Borneo Tarakan, Indonesia

Fadhlan Muchlas Abrori, a lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training at the University of Borneo Tarakan Indonesia, focuses his research on creating art-based visual learning media for science education. Additionally, his research extends to the fields of biology and cultural studies.

Zsolt Lavicza, Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria

Zsolt Lavicza, a Professor at Linz School of Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, is currently engaged in various studies related to design-based research in STEAM education. His research underscores the multidisciplinary integration of STEAM into other scientific disciplines.

Branko Anđić, Austrian Competence Center for Didactics of Biology, University of Vienna, Austria

Branko Anđić, a postdoctoral university assistant at the University of Vienna, Austria, is concentrating on the development of learning approaches based on 3D modeling specifically designed for children with special needs.

Yves Kreis, Department of Education and Social Work, University of Luxembourg

Yves Kreis, a researcher at the University of Luxembourg, is currently focusing on primary mathematics and STEAM education in his research endeavors.

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