Chapter 12: Arts Curriculum for the Gifted EQ: What role do arts play in gifted education?
General Notes Art requires an integrating and interactive process to be produced. Art uses emotion. Arts takes a prolonged period of time to produce Art is an expression of self Art results in the arts
General Notes cont. The arts refer to the major fine and performing arts, including visual arts, dance, music, theater, and creative writing. Arts curriculum is a merger between doing and making, analyzing and critiquing, and connecting the arts to history, philosophy, and science.
Relationship of Arts to Cognition Focus on important high-level skills and processes Emphasize major forms of human production Contain major themes and ideas of artist Offer a basis for comparative analysis
Role of Arts in Affective Development Bibliotherapy Helps students explore issues of decision making, identity development, emotional intelligence, empathy, social problems, and multiculturalism. Videotherapy Can be used as whole or segments…the questioning is the important part. Can be a vehicle for self-discovery
Role of Arts in Affective Development Cont. Journaling Valuable outlet especially in conjunction with viewing films for emotional growth Writing process Visual and Performing Arts Literature Students see personal connection with what they are reading
Social-Emotional Themes with connections to arts Achievement Intensity Aloneness Introversion Arrogance Moral Concerns Creativity Perfectionism Differentness Relationship w/ others Drive to Understand Sensitivity Identity Using Ability
Aesthetic Experiences for Enhancing Instructional Processes Inquiry Techniques—treat art objects as the stimulus for inquiry, asking questions about carefully selected pieces of sculpture, paintings, music, and literature. Conceptual and Thematic Techniques Project-Based Work The Role of Biography
Reflection: Discussion Question How can you include arts curriculum in your units?
Preview Introductory Activity due 2 weeks, February 14 Unit Lesson Plans due February 28 2 Learning Activities due March 7 Chapter 11: Leadership Curriculum