This book is focused on the role of reflective practice, as a source and resource for teaching and learning and research in the arts (here being Art and Design, Dance, Drama and Music). It aims to investigate the concept of reflection and its application to a range of contemporary arts education contexts for both teachers and learners. Authors investigate how and in what ways reflectionis practised in arts education, and argue for the central importance of reflection within the professional arts community. The book will provide a resourcefor those seeking to engage in individual and collective professional development which, by its nature, involves reflecting on practice. Draws together scholars and practitioners from different art forms Reflects a range of formal and informal settings for arts education practice Offers an international perspective on what constitutes reflective practice Seeks to highlight the relationship between details of implementation and value of reflective practices in arts education drawing on various contexts and practices from different parts of the world INDICE: Section 1: Perspectives: 1: Understanding reflective arts practices: Issues, trends and possibilities. 2. More than meets the eye. 3. ReflectiveCreativity. 4. Teaching arts as a reflective practice. 5. Reflecting on teaching performing arts to. 6. Challenges for artists and teachers working in partnership.- Section 2: Tools of reflection: 7. Game for reflection? 8. Reflection and evaluation. 9. Using learning journals in teacher education in the Arts.10. Changing practice through reflective use of digital technologies in the Arts. 11. Tools for developing reflective thinking skills.- Section 3: Case studies: Reflections in and on action: 12. Insights into reflective practice. 13.Cross and intercultural engagement: A case study in self reflection and finding meaning. 14. Reflective practice through the lens of a fifth grade composition-based music class. 15. Fair Exchange: Shared professional development. 16.Enabling reflective practice in arts education.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-9565-8
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 202
- Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés