Member-only story

Integrating the Arts Across the Elementary School Curriculum: What's New

Manuel Butler

·2.6k Followers· Follow

Published in Integrating The Arts Across The Elementary School Curriculum (What S New In Education)

6 min read · 2 weeks before

1.5k View Claps

79 Respond

Save

Listen

Chapter 1: The Benefits of Arts Integration
Chapter 2: Strategies for Integrating the Arts
Chapter 3: Arts Integration Across the Curriculum
Chapter 4: Assessment and Evaluation
Chapter 5:

Chapter 1: The Benefits of Arts Integration

Arts integration is an educational approach that combines the arts with traditional academic subjects. This approach has been shown to have numerous benefits for students, including:

Integrating the Arts Across the Elementary School Curriculum (What’s New in Education)

by Gerald Murnane

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9919 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	216 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

Improved academic achievement
Increased creativity and innovation
Enhanced problem-solving skills
Greater collaboration and teamwork
Improved communication skills
Increased self-confidence and self-esteem

Arts integration can also help to create a more engaging and motivating learning environment for students. When students are able to learn through the arts, they are more likely to be actively involved in their learning and to retain information.

Chapter 2: Strategies for Integrating the Arts

There are many different ways to integrate the arts into the elementary school curriculum. Some common strategies include:

Using the arts to introduce new concepts and skills
Using the arts to reinforce learning
Using the arts to assess student learning
Using the arts to create a more engaging and motivating learning environment

When integrating the arts, it is important to choose activities that are appropriate for the age and developmental level of the students. It is also important to ensure that the arts activities are aligned with the learning objectives for the lesson.

Chapter 3: Arts Integration Across the Curriculum

Arts integration can be used across all subject areas in the elementary school curriculum. Some examples of how the arts can be integrated into different subject areas include:

Language Arts: Using music to teach phonics, using drama to practice reading fluency, and using art to illustrate stories
Math: Using music to teach number patterns, using dance to teach geometry, and using art to create graphs and charts
Science: Using music to teach about sound waves, using drama to simulate scientific experiments, and using art to illustrate scientific concepts
Social Studies: Using music to teach about different cultures, using drama to act out historical events, and using art to create maps and timelines
Physical Education: Using music to teach rhythm and movement, using dance to develop coordination, and using art to create games and activities

These are just a few examples of how the arts can be integrated into the elementary school curriculum. The possibilities are endless!

Chapter 4: Assessment and Evaluation

It is important to assess student learning when integrating the arts into the curriculum. This assessment can be used to track student progress and to identify areas where students need additional support. There are a variety of different assessment strategies that can be used to assess student learning in the arts, including:

Observations
Portfolios
Performances
Rubrics

When assessing student learning in the arts, it is important to consider the following:

The age and developmental level of the students
The learning objectives for the lesson
The type of arts activity

Chapter 5:

Integrating the arts into the elementary school curriculum is a powerful way to enhance student learning. When students are able to learn through the arts, they are more likely to be actively involved in their learning, to retain information, and to develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and communication.

If you are an elementary school teacher, I encourage you to explore ways to integrate the arts into your curriculum. I believe that you will find that the arts can be a valuable tool for teaching and learning.

Thank you for reading!

Author's Bio

[Author's Name] is a passionate advocate for arts integration. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has seen firsthand the transformative power of the arts in the lives of students. She is the author of several books and articles on arts integration, and she regularly presents workshops and training on this topic.