Art to Enhance Learning

Course Description: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the benefits of incorporating art into learning. We will dive into the research that indicates arts inclusion increases science and math comprehension, how teachers can incorporate art into their classes, and how arts-based techniques can be used to engage students’ minds, bodies, and emotions in day-to-day learning experiences. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of teaching creativity alongside academics in the classroom setting and explore ways to use art as a “hook” in lessons without requiring any prior training. By the end of this course, you will understand why increased self-confidence and an improved ability to recall information are among the many reasons for introducing art in the classroom. Course Objectives:

• Explain why art can enhance learning across disciplines such as science and math
• Demonstrate various techniques for incorporating art into class activities & exercises
• Utilize arts-based strategies for engaging students’ minds, bodies & emotions
• Examine methods for the development of psychological resilience in adults through art
• Describe the advantages of teaching creativity alongside academic subjects
• Evaluate strategies for using art as a “hook” during instruction
• Identify opportunities for boosting self-confidence & understanding while teaching art
• Assess how art can help improve cognition & recall abilities when used as part of assessments or memory practice activities
• Analyze the evidence that suggests a substantial increase in arts educational experiences has remarkable impacts on student outcomes
• Investigate opportunities for promoting social-emotional development through creative expression & problem-solving with artistic works