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The chapters in Art as an Agent for Social Change, presented as snapshots, focus on exploring the power of drama, dance, visual arts, media, music, poetry and film as educative, artistic, imaginative, embodied and relational art forms that are agents of personal and societal change. A range of methods and ontological views are used by the authors in this unique contribution to scholarship, illustrating the comprehensive methodologies and theories that ground arts-based research in Canada, the US, Norway, India, Hong Kong and South Africa.
Weaving together a series of chapters (snapshots) under the themes of community building, collaboration and teaching and pedagogy, this book offers examples of how Art as an Agent for Social Change is of particular relevance for many different and often overlapping groups including community artists, K-university instructors, teachers, students, and arts-based educational researchers interested in using the arts to explore social justice in educative ways. This book provokes us to think critically and creatively about what really matters!
Weaving together a series of chapters (snapshots) under the themes of community building, collaboration and teaching and pedagogy, this book offers examples of how Art as an Agent for Social Change is of particular relevance for many different and often overlapping groups including community artists, K-university instructors, teachers, students, and arts-based educational researchers interested in using the arts to explore social justice in educative ways. This book provokes us to think critically and creatively about what really matters!
Price: $38.00
Pages: 262
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Series: Personal/Public Scholarship
Publication Date:
15 October 2020
ISBN: 9789004442856
Format: Paperback
“Art as Agent for Social Change deftly explores the connections between art and social change through a rich telling of the journeys of knowledge work of artists, researchers, educators and activists. The cover artwork lingers as a ‘framework’ for future journeys of knowledge production highlighting the necessity of introspection, but also interaction, interdependence, inter-connectedness, and intersection required for wholesome scholarship for social change in complex and uncertain times. The editors have brought together a powerful text that opens up possibilities for innovation in connecting art, research, teaching and community activism, enabling the authentic and respectful interbeing of individuals and communities, vitalising the work they do. The interdisciplinary text makes a timeous and important contribution to the field of arts-based research.” – Naydene de Lange, Professor Emeritus, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
“A superb collection of provocative, educative, and imaginative artful narratives that celebrates arts and their significance in bringing about personal, social, and ecological transformations. Given the inclusive, holistic, contemplative, and collaborative nature of the contributions, this volume emphasizes interconnection, hope, well-being, and empowerment and contributes to a burgeoning global movement for social justice and change. An important read for all educators!” – Ashwani Kumar, President, Arts Researchers and Teachers Society, Canada
“In a time of dire need for social change, this book offers a captivating collection of ‘snapshots’ that showcase the transformational power of arts in education. It allows us to witness inclusive research practices, recognize multiple global perspectives, challenge pre-conceived perceptions, and appreciate arts-based methodological approaches with the goal of re-imagining education.” – Sara Hashem, PhD, Arts Educator, McGill University
“A superb collection of provocative, educative, and imaginative artful narratives that celebrates arts and their significance in bringing about personal, social, and ecological transformations. Given the inclusive, holistic, contemplative, and collaborative nature of the contributions, this volume emphasizes interconnection, hope, well-being, and empowerment and contributes to a burgeoning global movement for social justice and change. An important read for all educators!” – Ashwani Kumar, President, Arts Researchers and Teachers Society, Canada
“In a time of dire need for social change, this book offers a captivating collection of ‘snapshots’ that showcase the transformational power of arts in education. It allows us to witness inclusive research practices, recognize multiple global perspectives, challenge pre-conceived perceptions, and appreciate arts-based methodological approaches with the goal of re-imagining education.” – Sara Hashem, PhD, Arts Educator, McGill University
Hala Mreiwed, Ph.D., McGill University, is a child rights education consultant and course lecturer in the Faculty of Education at that university. The focus of her most recent publications and research are child rights education and creative drama.
Mindy R. Carter, Ph.D., University of British Columbia, is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at McGill University’s Faculty of Education. She has published books and articles on arts education, teacher education, curriculum and pedagogy.
Claudia Mitchell, Ph.D., University of Alberta, is a Distinguished James McGill Professor in Education at McGill University. She has published extensively on participatory visual methodologies, teacher education and girlhood, including Disrupting Shameful Legacies: Girls and Young Women Speaking back through the Arts to Address Sexual Violence (Brill, 2018).
Mindy R. Carter, Ph.D., University of British Columbia, is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at McGill University’s Faculty of Education. She has published books and articles on arts education, teacher education, curriculum and pedagogy.
Claudia Mitchell, Ph.D., University of Alberta, is a Distinguished James McGill Professor in Education at McGill University. She has published extensively on participatory visual methodologies, teacher education and girlhood, including Disrupting Shameful Legacies: Girls and Young Women Speaking back through the Arts to Address Sexual Violence (Brill, 2018).