Abstract
The power of the Arts in promoting Education for Sustainability (EfS) lies in the affective nature of children's learning when they are engaged in artistic pursuits. As noted in chapter 1, research has shown that having knowledge is not sufficient to create behavioural change. What is also needed is an awareness of our connections with and in the world, and an attitude of caring (Fien 2003). Sustainable living is a disposition that can be communicated and understood through engagement of the affective in an artistic or creative project. Teaching through the Arts links the emotional to the cognitive; it engages the heart as well as the mind and provides opportunities for children to explore issues, solve problems, collaborate and develop their ideas through creative experiences.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Education for Sustainability in the Primary Curriculum: A Guide for Teachers |
| Editors | Michael Littledyke, Neil Taylor, Chris Eames |
| Place of Publication | South Yarra, Australia |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Pages | 180-206 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781420256277 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Creative Arts, Media and Communication Curriculum and Pedagogy
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