Title: Development and Learning in Art: Moving in the Direction of a Holistic Paradigm for Art Education
Abstract:This article chronicles the evolution of holistic approaches and thinking in the context of teacher preparation and development in a professional school of art. A Study Group for Holistic Approaches i...This article chronicles the evolution of holistic approaches and thinking in the context of teacher preparation and development in a professional school of art. A Study Group for Holistic Approaches in Art Education was formed in 2001 to explore ways holistic theory and practice could be realized within the context of K-12 art education. Reports from members of the study group describe various efforts to create safe communities for learning, offer examples of developmental and contextual source material that gave purpose to artmaking, and discuss specific strategies for deepening engagement. Set into context with current research on development and learning in art in the field of art education, the work of this study group suggests ways holistic theory and practice advance the field’s dis course. In particular, holistic theory and practice in art education point to a concept of development in art and clarify the particular value of art as a medium for transformational learning. The article concludes with some thoughts on how others can enter the dialogue on holistic theory and practice in art education.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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