Issues In Art And Design Teaching

This book draws together a range of issues in the teaching of art and design. Building on their learning about the teaching of art and design on ITT courses, the reader is encouraged to consider and reflect to improve their judgements. Issues in Art and Design Teaching draws together a range of pedagogical and ethical issues for trainee and newly qualified teachers of art and design, and their mentors in art and design education. Arguing for a critical approach to the art and design curriculum, the collection encourages students and teachers to consider and reflect on issues in order that they can make reasoned and informed judgments about their teaching of art and design.Among the key issues addressed include: challenging orthodoxies and exploring contemporary practices measuring artistic performance art history and multicultural education research in art and design education transitions in art and design education: primary/secondary and secondary/tertiary the role of art and design in citizenship education.