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Before I began the Integrated Arts module, I felt certain I was completely doomed – expressing myself artistically has never been a strong point of mine. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the first input; I was relieved to learn that there was no pressure to be artistically talented. As highlighted by Fleming (2012), including arts into the curriculum has various benefits – arts are thought to develop the mind; help us learn about our emotions; and improve ability in other subjects. Harris (2016) discusses a recent study about key attributes that a teacher must possess if they want to encourage creativity, these include being open to new experiences; self confidence; and risk taking. I found these to be the most influential to me as they are attributes that I aim to posses as a teacher, but I still must work to achieve.

During the art workshop, we looked at various different masterpieces from early years through to upper-primary. At each stage, the artwork represented originality and imagination, whether it was mark making or a sketched drawing. I realised how important it is to appreciate a child’s artwork at any stage; under-appreciating it could lead the child to believe that their work is irrelevant, therefore, crushing imagination. As a teacher, I aim to take interest and always ask the meaning behind the art as it could provide insight into where the inspiration came from – thus, supporting the imagination of the child. I found this task really interesting as it provided an understanding into a child’s thoughts and feelings.

Here are some of my favourite pieces:

I liked this picture because it highlights the child’s thoughts. I found it heartwarming to admire – the child’s imagination and creativity is captured as comparison is used to show how they feel about life and death.

In the music class, we discussed the basics of music and participated in some basic activities about pace and rhythm. These activities were engaging – they were great examples of activities that could be used in the classroom to allow the children to become involved. Music teaches discipline and perseverance; enhances fine motor skills; and improves recall and retention of information (Arts Education Partnership, 2011). These benefits highlight how beneficial music can be in schools when developing such skills is vital. Furthermore, music allows these crucial skills to be developed in a fun and interactive way.

Reference List:

Arts Education Partnership (2011) How Music Education Helps Students Learn, Achieve, and Succeed: Music Matters. Washington D.C.

Fleming, M (2012) The Arts in Education: An introduction to aesthetics, theory and pedagogy. London: Routledge.

Harris, A (2016) Creativity and Education. London: Macmillan.

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