IMPLEMENTING THE STEAM APPROACH FOR GIFTED STUDENTS: LESSONS FROM FINLAND

The study highlights how Finland’s holistic, inclusive, and creativity-driven model fosters the intellectual and emotional development of high-ability learners. Drawing from classroom practices, curriculum analysis, and teacher interviews, the article examines how Finnish educators use interdisciplinary projects, inquiry-based learning, and art-infused scientific exploration to engage gifted students. The research also investigates the role of teacher autonomy and student-centered learning in adapting STEAM principles to different learning profiles. The article concludes with practical implications for applying STEAM-based strategies in other educational contexts, particularly in countries seeking to modernize gifted education through creative and inclusive pedagogies.