Topic 1 Intro To Arts In Education (i).pptx

Topic 1: Introduction to Arts in Education

Content: O Concept and learning theory

- Concept, aim and objectives of Arts in Education for primary school teachers - Multiple Intelligences Theory (Howard Gardner) - Constructivism Theory ( Lev Vygotsky) - Hoka Hoki Theory ( Ned Hermann) O Importance of Art in Education - Importance of imagination, emotion , expression and creativity - Optimum, integrated and enjoyable learning

Art Education in Primary School O Art education is fundamental because it

motivates not just children’s creativity but also because it develops their identity and social competences.

O Arts education refers to education in

the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. O Study in the arts is integral to our society. They are a part of the cultural heritage of every citizen. The arts are what make us most human, most complete as people.

Arts in Education O Why do we incorporate Arts into Education? O to stimulate the creative thinking and

cognitive development of children through the development of child-centred pedagogical methods and teaching materials.

O How do you think Arts in Education can help

our primary school pupils in their English subject?

“Arts in education not only strengthens cognitive development and the acquisition of life skills – innovative and creative thinking, critical reflection, communicational and inter-personal skills – but also enhances social adaptability and cultural awareness for individuals, enabling them to build personal and collective identities as well as tolerance and acceptance, appreciation of others”. (www.unesco.org/culture/lea)

Theories of learning

Main Learning Theories 1. Behaviorism 2. Cognitivism 3. Social Learning Theory

4. Social Constructivism 5. Multiple Intelligences 6. Brain-Based Learning

Theorists O Behaviorism O Skinner O Bandura O Thorndike O Pavlov O Cognitivism O Gagne O Bruner O Anderson O Gardner O Novak O Rummelhart O Norman Dr Shahram Yazdani

O Constructivism O Vygotsky O Lave & Wenger O Piaget O Bransford,

Hasselbring,etc. (CTGV) O Grabinger O Spiro and colleagues 10

Focus: 1. Social Constructivism (Lev Vygotsky) 2. Multiple Intelligences (Howard Gardner) 3. Brain-Based Learning

- Hoka Hoki Theory ( Ned Herrmann)