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Reimagining Our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education
In this blog post, we attempt to summarise the key points from the 2021 UNESCO report Reimagining our Futures Together: A New Social Contract for Education. The report explores the ever-changing dynamics of education and the critical need for a new social contract to shape the future of learning. The lengthy report addresses a myriad…
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Personalised learning doesn’t work
Whilst we usually discuss topics specifically related to the arts, in this post we are going to respond to a number of recent posts by others suggesting that personalisation of learning doesn’t work and has negative consequences. Whilst we won’t directly discuss arts education, personalisation of learning is so central to education, we hope that…
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The benefits and challenges of outcome-based approaches in the arts.
Introduction Curriculum design plays a pivotal role in shaping the learning experiences of students. The emergence of outcome-based curriculum design (OBTLA) has sparked discussions and transformations in educational institutions worldwide. But questions still remains whether OBTLA suitable for the arts? This blog post will examine the promises and complexities of OBTLA in in arts education.…
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From Canvas to Code: AI’s Impact on Assessment in Arts Education
In this blog post I would like to explore the multifaceted impact of AI on assessment in specialist arts schools, highlighting the need for adaptation and transformation of assessment, and more broadly of teaching, learning and eventually the whole sale review of curricula. Ultimately, arts schools will need to embrace AI, we currently have a…
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Art Unveiled: Igniting Innovation, Bridging Divides, and Inspiring Change
Introduction In today’s world, marked by ever-present global challenges and the relentless march of technology, the importance of art and artists is more evident than ever before (Arts Council England, 2014). The arts stand as pillars of our society, not only providing and promoting cultural understanding but also nurturing innovation and creativity. The Role of…