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Creativity in the Classroom

Part of the Transgressions: Cultural Studies and Education Book Series

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-6300-959-1

ISBN: 978-94-6300-959-1

Publisher: SensePublishers - Springer Journals

Jan 1, 2017

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Chapter 1Setting the Stage

Gulish, Sarah; Elfstrom, Stefanie

Pages: 1 –9

[In guiding students through creative work, we have found it beneficial to begin with the individual (Identity), move through various art forms and learn to analyze them (Expression), use newfound skills and multiple mediums to effectively convey a cohesive idea (Storytelling), demonstrate the...
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Chapter 2Identity in the Arts

Gulish, Sarah; Elfstrom, Stefanie

Pages: 11 –26

[Students enter creative projects with a mix of experience and preconceived notions of abilities and limitations. Especially in the arts, it seems that some students view their abilities as non-existent or have stories of past failure that have shaped their present identity. In starting with the...
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Chapter 3Creative Expression

Gulish, Sarah; Elfstrom, Stefanie

Pages: 27 –39

[Human beings have a capacity for creativity and expression in the arts. In the expression unit, we use existing artworks to learn how to analyze, critique, and discuss works. It is through this analysis that we bring students to a greater understanding of the power and purpose of the arts. Then,...
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Chapter 4Using Story for Creativity

Gulish, Sarah; Elfstrom, Stefanie

Pages: 41 –52

[The arts can be powerful vehicles for storytelling. In the storytelling unit, we invite students to consider the mechanics of a successful story and to find a creative medium for expressing a story. This unit also provides opportunities for rich collaboration in which students may be able to use...
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Chapter 5Impact and the Arts

Gulish, Sarah; Elfstrom, Stefanie

Pages: 53 –63

[Once students have discovered their capabilities and limitations (identity), looked at the ways in which the arts communicate ideas (expression) and tell stories (storytelling), we move to involving students in exploring and creating works that can bring about social change. The Impact unit is...
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Chapter 6Reaction to the Arts

Gulish, Sarah; Elfstrom, Stefanie

Pages: 65 –72

[While we mostly focus on process and experience when it comes to art and music-making, it is also important for students to understand the importance of presenting work. Most art and music is made to be shared. It is in the reaction unit we focus their intentions on how their work will be viewed...

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