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Transforming the Curriculum Through the Arts

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Illuminates the unique role the Arts could play in the curriculum

  • Expands strategies and units of work in visual arts, literature, drama, music, dance and visual arts

  • Proposes four Cs in addition to the traditional Cs: compassion, curiosity, connection and courage

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
  2. Introduction

    • Robyn Ewing
    Pages 1-3
  3. Leading with Creative Dance

    • Robyn Ewing
    Pages 61-76
  4. Leading with Drama

    • Robyn Ewing
    Pages 77-98
  5. Leading with Quality Literature

    • Robyn Ewing
    Pages 99-114
  6. Leading with Media Arts

    • Robyn Gibson
    Pages 115-136
  7. Leading with Music

    • Millie Locke
    Pages 137-153
  8. Leading with the Visual Arts

    • Robyn Gibson
    Pages 155-178
  9. STEM into STEAM

    • Robyn Gibson
    Pages 199-220
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 221-224

About this book

This textbook highlights the unique role that quality Arts processes and experiences can and should play across the curriculum to ensure that all learners’ creativities and imaginations flourish. It provides much-needed strategies, units of work and practical resources in six arts disciplines – visual arts, literature, drama, music, dance and media arts. It is a must-read for those keen to develop research-informed, integrated, arts-rich learning and teaching strategies while also exploring each discipline.
 
Alongside the ‘four Cs’ (critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity) the authors propose four additional ‘Cs’: curiosity, compassion, connection and courage as much-needed 21st century capabilities. The book speaks to the current debates on STEAM vs. STEM education, and provides an important framework for preservice and experienced classroom teachers, including arts specialists.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Education & Social Work, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

    Robyn Gibson, Robyn Ewing

About the authors

Robyn Gibson is Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, Australia. Formerly an art/craft specialist in primary schools, Robyn has lectured extensively in the Creative Arts both in Australia and the United States. She is passionate about the value of the Arts in the lives of all young people and is committed to creative teaching practices.
 
Robyn Ewing is Professor Emerita of Teacher Education and the Arts at the University of Sydney, Australia. Initially a primary school teacher, Robyn believes an arts-led and creative curriculum is an imperative for 21st century learners. She has a commitment to innovative teaching and learning at all levels of education and particularly enjoys working alongside educators interested in reforming their curriculum practice.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Transforming the Curriculum Through the Arts

  • Authors: Robyn Gibson, Robyn Ewing

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52797-6

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-52796-9Published: 15 December 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-52797-6Published: 14 December 2020

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: XV, 224

  • Number of Illustrations: 41 b/w illustrations, 34 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Originally published by Macmillan Education UK, 2011

  • Topics: Creativity and Arts Education

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eBook USD 59.99
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Softcover Book USD 79.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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