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Re: Inquiry-Based Learning

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Carol S. Kestler (artsgen)
Sat, 28 Dec 1996 20:24:49 -0700

"Inquiry" was developed in a context of Multiple Intelligences Theory. The
theory (Howard Gardner) clearly addresses the idea that ability in the arts
is no different from gifts and talents in language, math/logic,
interpersonal or intrapersonal communication. In fact, three of the
intelligences: spatial, musical and bodily kinesthetic, have strong
artistic components. Development/education of the whole person does not
happen without the arts. Working in the arts develops/enhances all the
other intelligences if and when our integration is targeted at this goal.
The arts can be an ideal form of assessment in other curriculum areas.

Carol S. Kestler
Arts Genesis Inc.
1311 E Duke Dr
Tucson, AZ 85719
USA
(520) 323-0185

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> From: Numo Jaeger and Michael Miller <jaegmil>
> To: artsednet
> Subject: Re: Inquiry-Based Learning
> Date: Saturday, December 28, 1996 11:15 AM
>
> Artsednet Folks,
>
> Art educators and artists want to teach the value and essential
importance
> of art not only in integrating subjects but also as a genuine tool for
life.
> Inquiry-based learning is important but as we educate teachers of other
> subjects of this value and "THE ARTS" amazing ability to connect things
> visually, kinesthetically, auditorially and analytically how do we
prevent
> the abuse of under-informed teachers using art in a negative damaging
fashion?
>
> For instance the teacher, administrator, layperson who comments to a
students,
> " Well, we can't ALL do art well". These kinds of statements said by
people
> of assumed authority can do enormous damage in a very short period of
time.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Numo Jaeger
> Fine Art Teacher
> San Leandro High School
> 2200 Bancroft Avenue
> San Leandro CA
>
> and
>
> Studio One Art Center
> 365 45th Street
> Oakland CA 94606
>
> e-mail: jaegmil
> fax: (510) 530-4394
>