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WHAT WE LEARN FROM ARTS

 

1. Creativity - we are able to think on our feet, approach tasks from different perspectives and think ‘outside of the box’. 

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2. Confidence - we practice stepping out of our comfort zone and allows us to make mistakes and learn from them.

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3. Problem Solving - our artistic creations are born through the solving of problems.

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4. Perseverance - essential to achieving success.

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5. Focus - the ability to focus is a key skill developed through ensemble work and help us in other aspects of our lives.

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6. Non-Verbal Communication - through our experiences in theater and music/dance education, we learn to breakdown the mechanics of body language.

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7. Receiving and Giving Constructive Feedback - we discover that feedback is part of learning and it is not something to be offended by or to be taken personally. It is something helpful. 

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8. Collaboration - we practice working together, sharing responsibility, and compromising with others to accomplish a common goal. 

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9. Dedication - we practice developing healthy work habits of being on time, respecting the contributions of others, and putting effort into the things we do.

 

10. Accountability -through the arts, we also learn that it is important to admit that we can make a mistake and take responsibility for it. Because mistakes are a regular part of the process of learning in the arts, we begin to see that mistakes happen. We acknowledge them, learn from them and move on.

                       

                       Lisa Phillips, Nov 26, 2012