'Why study the arts at school?' This book offers a fresh perspective on
this question. Informed by rigorous research, the book argues that the
arts help young people to develop key skills, knowledge and practices
that support them to become both critical appreciative audiences and
socially engaged cultural producers. Drawing on a three-year study in
partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Tate art museum,
Schools and Cultural Citizenship sets out an ecological model for
cultural citizenship that goes beyond the classroom to include families,
the media and popular culture.
The authors introduce new, interrelated concepts to change how we
consider arts education. Chapters provide fresh insights, guidance and
practical recommendations for educators, including:
- An introduction to the Tracking Arts Learning and Engagement research
- Detailed case studies featuring arts-rich schools and arts-broker
teachers
- Analysis of the importance of immersive professional development for
teachers and the benefits of partnerships with arts organisations
- An ecological model for cultural citizenship
Focusing on the ways in which cultural citizenship can be taught and
learnt, this is an essential read for arts educators, education staff in
arts organisations, researchers, postgraduate students, arts education
activists and policy makers.
