To act as a catalyst in creating new networks to stimulate debate across arts, education and beyond
To provide a forum to discuss education in a language that encourages fresh and innovative ideas
To develop leaders and advocates from a range of backgrounds, working throughout the whole education system
To focus on creating long-term solutions to the problems of the formal education system
To encourage cross-curricular dialogue to promote the benefits of the arts at all stages of the educational experience
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From an article published on Edutopia entitled "Why Arts Education is Crucial"
"When you think about the purposes of education, there are three. We're preparing kids for jobs. We're preparing them to be citizens. And we're teaching them to be human beings who can enjoy the deeper forms of beauty. The third is as important as the other two."
I think this is a statement that we can all agree with but are there any other purposes to education?
From the site - I think this is a really important point and one that sits very well within NTW's philosophy
"A bold assertion, but not one without merit. Students from lower income families often get little exposure to the arts if they are not provided by schools. The report shows that arts education can help close the gap between socioeconomic groups, creating a more level playing field between children who may not be exposed to these enrichment experiences outside of school and some of their more privileged peers."
Hi all
I'm just reading through a set of studies on the effectiveness and importance of arts in education. I thought I'd share as it makes interesting reading.
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/10-salient-studies-on-the-arts-in-edu...
Hi Amanda
I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to talk last Thursday - it was a really interesting and useful session and was lovely to meet you (albeit very briefly!)
Hope to catch up properly soon
Naomi
Thank you Amanda, that's excellent and really useful - a very valid point about the geographical enormity of 'Mid' - will have a think about this and be in touch soon. Thanks also for the link to the Facebook network - as soon as we have confirmed date(s) and venue(s) please could we post a message there?
Hi Naomi
I am in Llanfair Caereinion in North Powys and would be interested in a Mid-Wales meeting, but the Mid is so big maybe you need 2 meetings, one North (say Newtown) and one South (Builth/Llandrindod)? I am a member of a new networking group with people who may be interested also - https://www.facebook.com/groups/269682086527409/. best wishes
Amanda (artist name Ceridwen Powell)
Oh my goodness, that should have read: This is fab thanks for sharing Ben! Sorry Ben - brain melt! In other news, please could you let me know when you might be free for a chat about approaching Mid Wales contacts for the Rethinking Education meeting up there? Thank you
This is fab thanks for sharing Bill - what a talented man he is and I loved his approach to trying to reintroduce musical instruments to primary schools - how did this essential part of education ever peter out? Music and learning instruments was such an integral part of my childhood - I don't know what I would have done with my time if I hadn't had my piano, flute, harp, guitar and violin to go home to - yes I do, I'd have been numbing my brain in some way or another... What a shame then as adults that we are all guilty of thinking that creativity and 'play' is something confined to our distant pasts and is the opposite of what the 'real world' is...Time for a change!
Talking of Creative learning empowering people...
Thank you Bill, that's great. It will be at the Creative Common on Goat Street
Cheers!
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