Title of Presentation
The Power of Arts: Contribution of Arts-based Education on Children's Learning in the Early Years
Type of Submission
Event
Faculty Advisor
Leah Nillas
Graduation Year
2019
Location
Foyer, State Farm Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University
Start Date
13-4-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
13-4-2019 10:00 AM
Disciplines
Education
Abstract
The significance of the use of arts in children’s educational contexts is well-demonstrated and the value of arts-based education had been highlighted in recent years (Eisner, 1990; Ewing, 2013; McArdle & Piscitelli, 2002; McArdle & Wright, 2014; Olsson, 2009; Tarr, 2008; Vecchi, 2010; Wright, 2003). The purpose of this paper is to explore how arts-based education supports children’s learning in early years. Using Aistear (NCCA, 2009) as a conceptual framework, this article provides evidence that arts-based education offers young children across different countries great opportunities to enhance learning in terms of their physical and emotional well-being, communication, creativity and cultural belonging. Additionally, it addresses the practical limitations of arts-based education that educators experienced during teaching. Future research should consider an investigation to improve the efficiency of arts-based education, as well as per-service teachers’ training program in arts-based education.
The Power of Arts: Contribution of Arts-based Education on Children's Learning in the Early Years
Foyer, State Farm Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University
The significance of the use of arts in children’s educational contexts is well-demonstrated and the value of arts-based education had been highlighted in recent years (Eisner, 1990; Ewing, 2013; McArdle & Piscitelli, 2002; McArdle & Wright, 2014; Olsson, 2009; Tarr, 2008; Vecchi, 2010; Wright, 2003). The purpose of this paper is to explore how arts-based education supports children’s learning in early years. Using Aistear (NCCA, 2009) as a conceptual framework, this article provides evidence that arts-based education offers young children across different countries great opportunities to enhance learning in terms of their physical and emotional well-being, communication, creativity and cultural belonging. Additionally, it addresses the practical limitations of arts-based education that educators experienced during teaching. Future research should consider an investigation to improve the efficiency of arts-based education, as well as per-service teachers’ training program in arts-based education.