The Arts in Education: An Introduction to Aesthetics, Theory and Pedagogy

by Michael Fleming and Mike Fleming

Do the arts improve academic achievement? What does it mean to 'teach' art? What should the balance of classic and pop be in the music curriculum? Should we encourage young children on the stage? How do we judge whether what a child produces is good? How do we justify the arts in the curriculum? What should be the balance between form and content when teaching art?

The arts in education inspire considerable commitment and passion. However,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415620295
• ISBN13: 9780415620291
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 146 Pages