Multidimensional Approaches to Stem-SteamSteams Education in Mongolia; an Integrative Global Inquiry

: This study aims to determine the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education – adding arts dimensions to traditional science fields, analyzing which factors are effective for its development in Mongolia. A survey was conducted on STEAM development in Mongolia in order to select best methodologies. Approximately 900 rural area boarding school teachers responded. 97 % of respondents expressed that STEAM today should be combined with traditional educational methods as its role is becoming increasingly significant for the future. They shared that STEAM plus meditation will be optimum. This research discusses STEAM education in Asia by examining how current educational reform efforts have affected boarding schools and revised their approaches. The results of this study suggest that STEAM educators need to reconsider, exploring more deeply positive impacts of Emotional and Social Learning (ESL) and spirituality, exploring how these have been applied elsewhere, adopting STEAM methodologies.