Inquiry-based Learning in and through the Arts

1. Inquiry-based Learning in and through the Arts Dr. Jerry James Alex Santiago-Jirau Holly Fairbank The Center for Arts Education www.caenyc.org

2. What is inquiry? Brainstorm Prior KnowledgeCuriosity Imagination Collective Understanding

3. 21st Century Framework Creativity Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking

4. Creative Processes Imagining To form a mental image or concept Investigation To observe or study through exploration or examination Construction To make or form by combining parts or elements Reflection To think deeply or carefully about

5. Artistic Literacies Creating Making dance, music, theater, visual or media art Producing, Performing, Presenting Sharing what was created Responding Engaging with works of art Connecting Thinking across disciplines

6. SUMMARY • Creating as Inquiry • Paper sculpture activity • Reflective Writing • Creative Writing • Discussion • Pedagogical Discussion • Responding as Inquiry • Descriptive Writing • Discussion of Student Inquiry • Kinesthetic Activity • Research Activity • Sensory Activity