Deanne Hupfield, Fancy Shawl Dancer. CNAL/RCAA Conference 2015.
In this post, we will explore some basic assessment techniques that any facilitator can do without adding too much to the to-do list.
The International Network for Research in Arts Education (INRAE) has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help fund its 4th Yearbook featuring important studies from around the world. INRAE is committed to a vision of education in which the arts play a central and critically important role.
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Alors qu’une nouvelle année débute, artistes et éducateurs se préparent activement pour un semestre d’hiver rempli d’une foule d’activités expérientielles axées sur l’art et l’apprentissage. Que ce soit dans les écoles, les organismes artistiques ou les centres communautaires, les Canadiens et Canadiennes de tous les âges et niveaux d’aptitude exploreront le monde et se découvriront grâce aux arts et à l’apprentissage.
As another year begins, artists and educators are gearing up for a winter term of facilitating a wide variety of artistic learning and experiential opportunities. Whether it be in schools, arts organizations or community centers, Canadians of all ages and abilities will be exploring the world, and themselves, through arts and learning.
Les artistes et les éducateurs disposent d’un nouvel outil pour déterminer la valeur de leurs programmes artistiques et d’apprentissage
Le Réseau canadien pour les arts et l’apprentissage vient de lancer son manuel d’évaluation, au terme de consultations soutenues auprès des secteurs des arts et de l’éducation, et grâce au soutien de la Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario.
Artists and educators have a new tool for determining the value of their arts and learning programs
The Canadian Network for Arts & Learning releases their assessment handbook after extensive consultation with the arts and learning sector, and with the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation
"Torontonians value the role the arts play in the lives of children and youth both in school and community settings. 81% of Torontonians view arts education programs in school as important and 80% see youth/child participation in the arts as important."
This information is from Toronto Arts Stats 2015, a compilation of results from an online survey plus discussions with three neighbourhood-based focus groups conducted by the Toronto Arts Foundation.
At this community forum, participants will explore together how to best prepare young people to learn about the history of the Holocaust and the ongoing practice of genocide in the world today.
As part of the Wise Voices for Music program, the Coalition for Music Education is conducting research with respect to the state of music education in Ontario. The information gathered in these questionnaires will be used to shape the Coalition’s advocacy efforts and develop province-wide strategies and priorities. The Coalition will be sharing the results with the Ontario Music Educators Association and presenting our findings at a symposium dedicated to the outcomes of the Wise Voices for Music program in the Fall.