This textbook highlights the unique role that quality Arts processes and
experiences can and should play across the curriculum to ensure that all
learners' creativities and imaginations flourish. It provides
much-needed strategies, units of work and practical resources in six
arts disciplines - visual arts, literature, drama, music, dance and
media arts. It is a must-read for those keen to develop
research-informed, integrated, arts-rich learning and teaching
strategies while also exploring each discipline. Alongside the 'four Cs'
(critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity) the
authors propose four additional 'Cs': curiosity, compassion, connection
and courage as much-needed 21st century capabilities. The book speaks to
the current debates on STEAM vs. STEM education, and provides an
important framework for preservice and experienced classroom teachers,
including arts specialists.