Mike Palmer delves into the insights of Erica Halverson, a former theater artist who is now an education professor at the prestigious University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also the host of the Arts Educators Save the World Podcast. Halverson passionately argues that the arts should revolutionize how we approach teaching and learning across all subjects.
Drawing from her experience leading an arts education non-profit and her current artist residency program called Whoopensocker, Erica emphasizes the importance of elevating and integrating arts practices in education. She believes that this will better equip students for an uncertain future where skills such as innovation, creativity, and resilience in the face of failure will be crucial.
Halverson advocates for a shift away from viewing arts as a separate “specials” class and towards fully incorporating an artistic, maker mindset throughout the curriculum. The process of creating and refining creative works can enhance learning in areas like math, science, and beyond.
Key Takeaways:
– The act of creating art should be at the core of human experience and education. Arts are not merely a luxury but essential for teaching and learning.
– The arts promote a learner-focused approach that goes beyond just acquiring skills. Through making and creating artifacts, both expertise and misconceptions are brought to light – the essence of learning.
– Skills like improvisation, collaboration, and embracing failure are crucial for effective teaching and preparing students for a future workforce that is constantly evolving.
Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on the integration of arts into education at all levels and the advocacy for transformative, arts-based learning experiences.
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