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.
Table of Contents
1. California Is Uniquely Positioned to Take the Lead
2. The Common Core
3. Developing the New Thinking Skills
4. The Movement Toward Arts Integration is Accelerating
5. The Revolution in Education is coming
Objectives and Topics
This white paper explores the critical necessity of integrating arts education into the California public school curriculum to foster the creativity and innovation required for success in the modern global knowledge economy. It examines the alignment between arts education and the Common Core standards while advocating for a transformative shift in how schools prepare students for future labor market demands.
- The role of arts education in nurturing creativity and innovation.
- The impact of technological shifts on the future job market.
- Alignment between arts integration and the Common Core state standards.
- Neuroscientific evidence supporting arts-based learning.
- Strategies for reinventing the K-12 education system.
Excerpt from the Book
California Is Uniquely Positioned to Take the Lead
Initially launched in 2011 after a California Team attended the Education Leaders Institute sponsored by the National Endowment of the Arts, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson announced that he would publish a “Blueprint for Creative Education” to be written by a Task Force of appointees from the Create CA coalition.
This year, after almost three years of debate and discussion by artists and art teachers, school principals and administrators and public policy gurus, CREATE CA, was established and published A Blueprint for Creative Schools to address the full inclusion of arts into the California public education system.
Importantly CREATE CA is a statewide coalition including the Superintendents (CCSESA), the California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE), the California Department of Education (CDE), the California Arts Council (CAC), the California State PTA, and other organizations and individuals. It was also the organization that released he “Blueprint for Creative Schools,” a "how to" for schools to reinvent themselves for the new economy.
This is not just another government report destined to gather dust. It is a well thought-out set of recommendations and an action-oriented directive. Special thanks to the hard work of the task force's leadership and the philanthropy of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, this report has real meat, structure and direction.
Summary of Chapters
California Is Uniquely Positioned to Take the Lead: Outlines the formation of the CREATE CA coalition and the development of the "Blueprint for Creative Schools" to integrate arts into the state's public education system.
The Common Core: Discusses how the integration of arts aligns with the "Creativity at the Core" initiative and Common Core standards to spark new, interdisciplinary teaching methods.
Developing the New Thinking Skills: Examines neuroscientific evidence suggesting that arts-infused education enhances brain plasticity, cognitive performance, and prepares students for a creative economy.
The Movement Toward Arts Integration is Accelerating: Highlights the rise of STEAM education and the growing interest from federal agencies and legislators in supporting interdisciplinary arts and science curricula.
The Revolution in Education is coming: Addresses the current challenges in implementing arts education and calls for systemic changes to ensure schools move beyond viewing arts as merely optional.
Keywords
Arts Education, Creative Economy, Innovation, Common Core, Art Integration, STEAM, Education Reform, Workforce Development, Cognitive Development, K-12 Curriculum, California Public Schools, Interdisciplinary Learning, Creativity, Knowledge Economy, 21st Century Skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this white paper?
The paper focuses on the essential role of arts education in preparing students for the creative and innovation-driven demands of the modern global economy.
What are the central themes of the work?
Key themes include the shift toward a knowledge-based economy, the necessity of brain-nurturing curricula, the integration of arts into STEM (STEAM), and the implementation of Common Core standards.
What is the primary goal of the author?
The author aims to advocate for a radical overhaul of the current education system to ensure that arts education is no longer viewed as optional, but as a critical component of learning.
Which scientific methodology is referenced?
The paper draws upon neuroscientific research, such as studies on brain plasticity and the "whole brain" approach, to demonstrate the efficacy of arts-integrated learning.
What does the main body cover?
The main body covers the creation of the CREATE CA coalition, the importance of Common Core, the role of neuroscience in education, and the transition toward STEAM models.
Which keywords define this paper?
The core keywords include Arts Education, Creative Economy, Innovation, STEAM, and Education Reform.
How does the author view the "Common Core"?
The author views the Common Core as an intriguing opportunity to spark new methods of teaching that prioritize collaboration, communication, and empathy.
What is the significance of the "Blueprint for Creative Schools"?
It serves as a comprehensive, action-oriented directive for California schools to reinvent themselves and fully integrate the arts into the K-12 curriculum.
What is the specific challenge regarding arts in California schools?
The main challenge is that despite state mandates, many schools treat visual and performing arts as optional, leading to a high rate of noncompliance that the author seeks to address.
What does the term "STEAM" signify in this document?
STEAM signifies the inclusion of "Arts" into the traditional STEM curriculum, emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to education that prepares the next generation for the workforce.
- 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.hausarbeiten.de/document/316309
