Conclusion: Arts Education Today

Howlett, John; Palmer, Amy

Abstract

The conclusion recounts the history of arts education from 1950 to the current day. It looks at recent developments in arts education and the perceived crisis facing the subjects in English schools. It revisits the themes of progressive education, ideology and influence, drawing together what has been learnt from the analysis of the work of the nine pioneers. It suggests that there was and is a need for careful consideration of the ideological positions inherent in arts education and for thought in choosing educational resources. It argues that a child-centred approach to teaching and links with the wider community were useful resources for promoting the arts in the past and may be useful in the future.

• Online Publication Date: Oct 29, 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Deposit Date: Jun 5, 2023
• Pages: 235-252
• Book Title: Unfolding Creativity
• ISBN: 9783030757373; 9783030757380
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75738-0_11
• Additional Information: First Online: 29 October 2021