Wondering and wandering: Changing perspectives about learning through art

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Watson, M. and Delaney, N.. 2025. "Wondering and wandering: Changing perspectives about learning through art ." Coleman, K., Cook, P., Healy, S. and MacDonald, A. (ed.) Learning Through Art: Speculative Past and Pedagogical Imaginaries. Quinta da Cruz Viseu, Portugal. International Society for Education Through Art (InSEA). pp. 146-151
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Wondering and wandering: Changing perspectives about learning through art

Book Chapter CategoryEdited book (chapter)
Book TitleLearning Through Art: Speculative Past and Pedagogical Imaginaries
AuthorsWatson, M. and Delaney, N.
EditorsColeman, K., Cook, P., Healy, S. and MacDonald, A.
Page Range146-151
Year2025
PublisherInternational Society for Education Through Art (InSEA)
Place of PublicationQuinta da Cruz Viseu, Portugal
ISBNISBN: 978-989-35684-9-1
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.24981/2025-LTASPPI
Web Address (URL)https://10.24981/2025-LTASPPI
Abstract

This chapter advocates for more affective and performative ways of learning, seeking to cultivate new enriched learning experiences through art in primary school classrooms. Hence, learning needs to be unlearned to accomplish new rich learning experiences. This notion draws, firstly, upon the conceptualisation of the transformative potential inherent in humanistic contemplative exploration, akin to wondering and wandering facilitated by engagement with arts practices. Secondly, the wondering and wandering are mapped to show how the world can be viewed as performative, and how they are translated into visible representations of the students’ experiences of their world.

Keywordstransformative art practice, primary school, sustainability, arts learning
Contains Sensitive ContentDoes not contain sensitive content
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390101. Creative arts, media and communication curriculum and pedagogy
Byline AffiliationsSchool of Education
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