Looking for a Possible Framework to Teach Contemporary Art in Primary School

Abstract

Traditionally, the learning of arts in the Estonian primary school has meant completion of practical assignments given by the teacher. The new national curriculum for basic school adopted in 2010 sets out new requirements for art education where the emphasis, in addition to practical assignments, is on discussion and understanding of art. The teacher must introduce pupils to both art history and contemporary art. As a result, primary teachers would likely serve their pupils more effectively if they reconsidered their current understandings of art education and update their teaching correspondingly. The action research method seeks to answer the following question: how should one change the art education process in primary school so that in addition to practical activities pupils would have opportunities to talk about and understand contemporary art? The article discusses a framework for modernising art education in primary school. Research shows that primary school learners are open to innovation and thus discussion of contemporary art can become a natural part of primary school art classes. The balance between creating and responding is a key to planning the art education processes today.

How Can Learning Improve Creative Images?

“…In this study the researchers conducted action research by applying drawing learning through media appreciation of contemporary art. The results of the study concluded that learning through appreciation of contemporary art can produce more student images variative [1]. One of the characteristics of a creative picture is the object that is drawn varied.…”

“…The influence of cognitive development theories and humanistic approaches is so great on the innovation of teaching and learning processes over the past few decades [1]. Another form of learning in drawing is called Picture and Picture learning [3].…”

“…Another form of learning in drawing is called Picture and Picture learning [3]. These theories describe learning as a social process built to make meaning by creating relationships between context, experience, culture, emotions and thinking [1]. Guiding students to be able to visually experience their own emotions and thoughts in the form of creative work is important in the purpose of art education (Indonesian National Education Curriculum, 2013).…”

Applying Narative Leraning to Improve Students Creativity of Drawing Illustration

“…Based on the results of previous research on drawing learning, it can be concluded that the average image results are monotonous [1][2][3]. The same thing happened in other countries, namely in Estonia [4] which resulted in the study that most of the monotonous image results.…”

“…Learning is the process of interaction between students, teachers, and the environment to achieve certain abilities [13,14]. In learning requires a learning approach.…”