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Engaging through the Arts (Intrinsic Benefits (arts tells us how to make…
Engaging through the Arts
Intrinsic Benefits
arts tells us how to make judgments in the absence of rules
teach us goals are best with flexibility
teach us some activities are self-satisfying
central to humanity ex. artistic rituals are important in shaping social worlds
teaches students to savour ambiguity, tolerate differences and learn about nuances
experience joy of creation
learn non-verbal ways of expressing thoughts, knowledge and feelings
Bonus Benefits
Canadian research affirms that spending time in arts does not come at the expense of achievement in other subjects.
arts improves estimation and computation skills and enhances student engagement in school learning overall
develop more complex neural network in brain
researchers claim that there are links between arts studies and school achievement in math and language
Classroom Practice
Engage students in the arts on a daily basis
set up a listening station in the classroom
encourage students to share the music they like to hear
have sketching and drawing materials
Use the arts to provide a natural way for students to be physically engaged in their learning
have students move and chant as they learn their times tables
have students act out a story line of a book shared in class
compose soundscapes using found instruments and body percussion
create a choreography to illustrate evolutionary concepts in science
Arts Programming
create opportunities to learn art skills
painting/drawing
sing/learn to play instrument
dance
Enlist the help of parents and others
create a roster of parent skils/ strengths in arts
arts in the community
support art projects
become an art advocate
provide evident to parents and admin about value of art
support art in class
