1. What research reveals about the incorporation of arts, culture, and communications media into education programming
Presented by
Patrick O. Rowe, Ministry of Education- Barbados
Sheron Johnson, Ministry of Culture- Barbados

2. Where is the research being done?
Major Universities: (Harvard, U-Oregon, U-California)
Sponsors: (Rand Corporation, Dana Corporation)
Research Resources-

4. International Arts Resources- http://www.artslynx.org/

6. Cognitive Stimulation and Artistic Engagement
Correlations and Suspicions!!!
Enhancement of creativity
Increased learning potential
Increased motivation
Memory enhancement
Enhanced mathematical appreciation
Increased focus and attention capture
Phonemic awareness
Fine motor control
Executive attention network strengthening

8. Auditory, motor and sensory feedback process during performance

9. Challenor Centre for the Creative Arts
Why this selective interest…
Challenor Centre for the Creative Arts

10. School for persons with cognitive challenges
Cerebral Palsy
Hydrocephalus
FAS
Autism
Down’s Syndrome
No Diagnosis
CHI
Static development

11. limited intervention… maximum outcome…
Motor skills therapy
Sensory deficits
Speech development
Social skills development
Attention skills development
Irritability and emotion recognition
Application of full arts curriculum…

12. Student is engaged with a local artist performing at the Challenor Centre for Creative Arts

13. What next… Research team to look at the suspicions
Funding to examine suspicions
Trained staff to design and document curriculum
Volunteers to assist with programme development
Further engagement of public and private sector

14. Thank you… Gracias