Arts-Integrated Curriculum-Students meet dual-objectives in both the art and the content area.Does not require teacher training in the arts discipline. using the alphabet song to teach the alphabet.) No explicit objectives in the art form are articulated. Arts-Enhanced Curriculum-using the arts as a device, strategy or “hook” to engage students or teach something else (i.e.
using the state standard goals for their own specific discipline.
Does the art form connect to another part of the curriculum or a concern/need?.Will the students revise their products?.Are the students engaged in a process of creating something original as opposed to copying or parroting?.Are the students constructing and demonstrating their understanding through an art form?.Are the students engaged in constructing and demonstrating understanding as opposed to just memorizing and reciting knowledge?.Are learning principles of Constructivism (actively built, experiential, evolving, collaborative, problem-solving, and reflective) evident in my lesson?.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Approach to Teaching “Arts Integration Checklist” Courtesy of ArtsEdge, by Lynne Silverstein and Sean Layne. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsĪ definition of arts integration Checklist for an Arts Integrated Lesson “What is Arts Integration?” Courtesy of ArtsEdge, by Lynne Silverstein and Sean Layne. Let’s begin with a commonly accepted definition of arts integration from the Kennedy Center’s ArtsEdge website along with a checklist to help guide the teacher in the creation of an integrated lesson. Teaching and learning occurs between the art forms and any number of diverse subject areas. Incorporating music is beneficial to both teacher and student as it strengthens the bond between them through a (hopefully) mutually satisfying aesthetic experience. The arts give students an opportunity to express and explore material in a medium to which they might not otherwise have access. The arts provide a platform through which teachers can tap into a child’s creativity and humanity while teaching content material. For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound. They also aid in creating positive and interesting lessons that fully engage the student. From a teaching perspective, artistic experiences help teachers discover their students’ enthusiasm through a new medium. Imagine the difference in a child’s learning experience if classroom teachers incorporated the arts into their lesson.
In short, Arts Integration can be magical, inspiring learning and setting off a spark in each child. Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.Īrts Integration, when done correctly, transforms both the art and the subject area into a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Chapter Summary: This chapter introduces the reader to processes and vocabulary of music integration, including a general definition of arts integration, and strategies and examples for integrating music with other subject areas.
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