Inquiry-based Learning in and through the Arts Dr. Jerry James Alex Santiago-Jirau Holly Fairbank The Center for Arts Education

What is inquiry? Brainstorm Prior Knowledge Curiosity Imagination Collective Understanding

21 st Century Framework Creativity Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking

Creative Processes Imagining To form a mental image or concept Investigation To observe or study through exploration or examination Construction To make or form by combining parts or elements Reflection To think deeply or carefully about

Artistic Literacies Creating Making dance, music, theater, visual or media art Producing, Performing, Presenting Sharing what was created Responding Engaging with works of art Connecting Thinking across disciplines

Creating as Inquiry Paper sculpture activity Reflective Writing Creative Writing Discussion Pedagogical Discussion Responding as Inquiry Descriptive Writing Discussion of Student Inquiry Kinesthetic Activity Research Activity Sensory Activity SUMMARY