Abstract
The aim of this project is to address the issue of teacher attrition and lack of creativity in the classroom by involving teachers, students and members in the community through art education. The research will include mutually respectful dialogue, multicultural broad participation, flexible art forms that induce creativity, and empathetic interaction that embrace progressive values. This project will boost motivation of teachers and their job satisfaction hence leading to better teacher retention.
Abstract
Textbook ways of learning have been taught in the classroom for many years, often excluding diverse students and their unique experiences. Through personal experience in the classroom, we have considered the lack of authentic experiences and the diverse cultures and aim to combine these two concepts through the following research. We propose a curriculum that involves creating a collaborative project between two diverse student populated schools to make real connections and learn to appreciate the differences between each other.
