September 23, 2009 by Sandra S. Ruppert
‘Arts learning experiences play a vital role in developing students’ capacities for critical thinking, creativity, imagination, and innovation,’ writes Sandra S. Ruppert.
A decade ago, the Arts Education Partnership published groundbreaking research that compared 8th graders who were highly involved in the arts with those who had little or no involvement, and found consistently better outcomes for the highly involved students: better grades, less likelihood of dropping out by grade 10, and more positive attitudes about school.
http://www.aep-arts.org/files/publications/ChampsReport.pdf
‘Here are five strategies, drawn from the NAEP results, that can help arts education leaders, policymakers, and educators improve performance in the arts and narrow achievement gaps’.
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/09/23/05ruppert.h29.html?tkn=QLXFQzchSg8nxBDLT00DWKGmM%2FFX227wsFMw
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This is a marvellous idea and wonderful way to promote the value of art, not only for the travelling people, but the students as well. Great work getting the publicity for primary art!
http://www.theage.com.au/national/pupils-draw-on-reallife-experience-20090820-es2u.html
Peter Garrett, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts announces the Arts are to be in Phase II of the national curriculum.
Latest information: The NAAE 'Update September 2009' paper (Draft - under consultation) is shared here for comments and discussion.
The National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) provide research evidence for the inclusion of the arts in the National Curriculum and Early Years Framework, in their position paper.
By cutting back on arts to strengthen their basic core curricula, schools may be taking a giant leap backward
by Eric OddleifsonIf by now you haven't concluded that the arts are a crucial part of any effort to reinvigorate learning, Eric Oddleifson will convince you. Eric is President of The Center for Arts in the Basic Curriculum, an association whose agenda is clear. Not only do they believe art education will enhance the traditional curriculum; they believe "the arts should be the basis of education" because "the deepest and most lasting learning is participatory and whole-brained. This is precisely what the arts offer." Their publications offer some impressive data to back up their case. Contact the center at 58 Fearing Road, Hingham, MA 02043 for more information on their publications and services.
Miki Perkins, The Age, January 6, 2009
A new coalition of arts organisations is calling on the Federal Government to include visual art, dance, drama and music on the national curriculum or risk depriving students of their cultural heritage. Read the full article here.
PLEASE LET THE FEDERAL AND STATE MINISTERS FOR EDUCATION KNOW THAT:
The Arts MUST be included in the FIRST PHASES of the National Curriculum, or risk depriving students of their cultural heritage.
We invite you to work with us on this campaign.
Education Revolution? The Arts Have It!We will look forward to your comments and support.
The National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) are represented by:Marian Strong, Art Education Australia
Julie Dyson, Ausdance
Jeff Meiners, Ausdance
Sandra Gattenhof, Drama Australia
Dick Letts, Music Council of Australia
Tamara Winikoff, National Association for the Visual Arts