The Innovation economy demands creativity and art and art integration have been found ti extremely useful in nurturing the creative skill set young people need to succeed.
After two years the California Council for the Arts together with the California Department of Education developed a "Blueprint for Creative Schools" now administered by a new non-profit organization called CREATE CA. This is the story of CREATE CA, and the Blueprints findings, and includes history of one sates effort to reinvent the educational mission.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- California Is Uniquely Positioned to Take the Lead
- The Common Core
- Developing the New Thinking Skills
- The Movement Toward Arts Integration is Accelerating
- The Revolution in Education is coming
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This white paper explores the critical role of arts education in preparing students for the evolving needs of a creative economy. It argues that California is uniquely positioned to lead the way in transforming education to meet the challenges of a global knowledge economy.
- The Importance of Arts and Art-Integrated Education in the 21st Century
- The Role of Creativity and Innovation in the New Economy
- The Impact of Technology on the Job Market and the Need for Adaptable Skills
- The Potential of Arts Integration to Enhance Learning and Improve Student Outcomes
- The Importance of a Comprehensive and Well-Balanced Education that Includes the Arts
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter sets the stage by highlighting the rapid changes in the global economy and the need for a new approach to education. It emphasizes the growing importance of creativity and innovation in a knowledge-based economy.
The second chapter focuses on California's unique position to lead the way in arts education reform. It discusses the "Blueprint for Creative Schools" and the statewide coalition dedicated to integrating the arts into the public education system.
The third chapter examines the economic impact of creative industries in California and the need for a workforce equipped with creative and innovative skills. It highlights the importance of arts education in fostering these skills.
The fourth chapter explores the Common Core State Standards Initiative and its potential to integrate the arts into the curriculum. It discusses the "Creativity at the Core" initiative and its focus on teacher professional development.
The fifth chapter delves into the benefits of arts education for developing critical thinking skills, enhancing learning, and improving student performance. It cites research on the impact of arts-infused education on brain development and cognitive function.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts explored in this white paper include arts education, creative economy, innovation, global knowledge economy, arts integration, Common Core State Standards, "Creativity at the Core," teacher professional development, critical thinking skills, brain development, and cognitive function.
- Quote paper
- Professor John Eger (Author), 2016, California in the Creative Economy. Arts Education, Innovation and a Revolution Waiting to Happen, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/316309
