Research on the STEAM Teaching Model and Practical Pathways in Kindergartens from an Interdisciplinary Integration Perspective

As STEAM education gradually penetrates into the practice of preschool education, its effective implementation path has evolved into a core issue at present. This paper systematically reviews the mainstream STEAM teaching models at home and abroad, including Project-Based Learning or Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Design- Based Learning (DBL), and the 5E/6E inquiry model, and distills their core characteristics of interdisciplinarity, contextuality, experientiality, collaboration, and artistry. The research further analyzes the key challenges faced in current practice, such as insufficient professional capabilities of teachers, lack of systematic course implementation, lagging supportive resources and scientific evaluation mechanisms, and on this basis, offers prospects for future development.