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Art Integration: how to fit visual arts into a very full day!

Learn how to merge visual arts with other subjects to enhance learning and creativity. Tips on easy integration and benefits discussed. References for further reading provided.

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Art Integration: how to fit visual arts into a very full day!

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  1. Art Integration: how to fit visual arts into a very full day! Elizabeth Auger Ashworth Faculty of Education, Nipissing University

  2. What is Art Integration? • To unify curriculum by merging visual arts with other subjects • Students use their existing knowledge of art to construct new knowledge in other subject areas • An emphasis on skill-building in projects rather than knowledge of individual subjects

  3. Why bother integrating art? • Integration restores wholeness to learning (interdisciplinary approach) • Makes learning related to real life rather than in isolated subject areas • Adds imagination and creativity to all subjects • Provides easier way to meet all curriculum expectations

  4. How to integrate art easily • Choose a theme and incorporate art into that theme (e.g. Middle Ages unit includes castle design, armour making, tapestry weaving, etc.) • Meet with colleagues to brainstorm ideas using everyone’s strengths and divide the work • Start with short-run units (1-2 weeks) and work up to longer ones (e.g. combine study of light in Science with pin-hole photography)

  5. References available in the Education Centre Library: Aitken, B., Richardson, C., & Roy, K. (1992). Making Connections: integrating visual arts, literature, and history in the transition years. Etobicoke, ON: Etobicoke Board of Education. Hobbs, J. & Rush, J. (1997). Teaching Children Art. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Lewis, S. & McKenzie, G. (1993). Arts Integration: a planning guide. Guelph, ON: Wellington Country Board of Education. Olson, J. (1992). Envisioning Writing: toward an integration of drawing and writing. Portsmouth, NH: Heinnemann. Yeager, D. (1996). Problem Solver Projects: collaborative group activities. Mountain View, CA: Creative Publications.

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