Creating bridges between art and science: insights from the evaluation process of the Global Science Opera methodology

Abstract

Joining art and science, according to the STEAM approach (Science, Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics), has gained more and more attention in the educational field in recent decades. Here we share insights about connections between art and science and possible challenges to address while integrating them in educational contexts coming from GSO4SCHOOL, an Erasmus plus European project built around the Global Science Opera (GSO) methodology, which allows to create an online musical opera about a scientific topic through the contribution of educational communities from all over the planet. In particular, we present the results of the evaluation process of the two Summer Schools for educators about the GSO methodology and related practical approaches to integrate art and science in the classroom, organized within the project, and wider reflections about art and science similarities/differences co-produced by several social actors – researchers, educators, students, policy makers - within a working table conducted in the Italian context, starting from the project experience.