Inspiring Creativity
Teaching Arts in Schools
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- Wednesday, 7 May 2025
- 16:00-18:00
- Course Fee | R300 per Delegate
Descriptions
Creativity is at the heart of effective learning, and the arts play a vital role in fostering innovation, self-expression, and critical thinking in students. This course is designed to equip educators with the skills and confidence to integrate creative arts into their teaching practices, regardless of their artistic background. Through practical strategies and engaging activities, participants will explore ways to make arts education more dynamic and impactful.
The session will cover key techniques for teaching visual arts, music, drama, and movement while aligning with curriculum goals. Educators will also gain insights into using arts as a tool for interdisciplinary learning, enhancing student engagement, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment. By the end of this course, teachers will have practical approaches to nurturing creativity and artistic expression in their students.
Key Points Covered
- The importance of arts education in holistic student development
- Practical strategies for integrating arts into different subjects
- Techniques for teaching visual arts, music, drama, and movement
- Using arts to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Encouraging self-expression and cultural appreciation through the arts
- Overcoming challenges in arts education, including resource limitations
Course Lesson
- The role of creativity in education
- Overview of course objectives and expectations
- Benefits of arts education for cognitive and emotional development
- How arts enhance engagement and learning across subjects
- Case studies of successful arts integration in schools
- Hands-on activities: Visual arts, drama, and movement in the classroom
- Using music and storytelling to enhance learning
- Interactive discussion: Challenges and solutions in teaching arts
- Designing simple, effective arts-based lesson plans
- Strategies for engaging students with limited resources
- Encouraging student-led creative projects and performances
- Open discussion and participant reflections
- Sharing of additional resources for continued learning
Instructors
Associate Professor @ University of South Africa College of Education
School Principal, Freelance Facilitator
This course includes:
- Access to digital lesson plans and creative activity guides
- Practical strategies for integrating arts into daily teaching
- Interactive exercises to boost creativity in the classroom
- Follow-up support and additional learning resources
- Certificate of completion
