I am certain that we all have experienced a fair share of dull moments throughout our lives. Whether it’s dragging … More
Category: Embodied Learning
Seeing is Feeling – Art & Experience for Visually Impaired Individuals
Contemporary culture is permeated with sensory experiences that envelope our daily lives. Educational reformer, John Dewey (1938), stated that knowledge … More
Pedagogy of Empowerment
Cheryl Pope has a background in fashion design and boxing, a unique combination of skills and interests that has informed … More
Embodied Learning: Pedagogy of Performance
“The importance of the body is indisputable; the body moves, acts, rememorizes the struggle for its liberation; the body, in … More
Artful Autodidacticism: Art making for Well-being and Self-care
Lizz Brady, To be confirmed, 2018, 9:03. Courtesy of the artist. The self-taught artist has generally been contextualized within … More
We All Scream for STEAM! Lifelong Learning Through Creative Activities and Mindful Technological Pursuits
In the book, Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity Through Projects, Passion, Peers and Play (2017), Mitchel Resnick asserts that the playful … More
A Neighborhood Divided Will Not Stand: An Artfully United Neighborhood For All
In the renowned television program, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers blended cognitive behavioral psychology with social and emotional storytelling to … More
Collaborating with Kids: Problem-posing Models for Profound Works of Art
When professional artists work together with kids, there are many symbiotic social, emotional, symbolic and practical benefits. The combinatory artistic … More
Learning Through Play, Playing Through Art
The key to successful learning is _____________. You might have filled in the blank with a number of responses such … More
Tapping into who we are, what we know and who we know
What is the role of the artist in today’s global and multicultural civilization? How can we make art to express … More