The state of the arts: the challenge for the arts in Primary education in Scotland

Activity

Symposium

Description

The Expressive Arts have been long established in curricula guidelines in Scotland, with learners able to enjoy the breadth and depth of a range of Expressive Arts learning activities. At a time when education systems are looking to refresh learning and teaching post-Covid, there is a need to take stock and consider the role of the arts in the education of children and young people, but also what are the challenges in fulfilling this role?

This symposium explores the current ‘state of the arts’ in the Primary school in Scotland. It will present findings from three interlinked research projects (Art, Dance and Music) which each explored two specific aims: primary teachers’ knowledge and confidence relating to teaching the arts in their classrooms; and, the content of arts education in primary-focused Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes.

Each paper will present key findings based on these aims, providing insight into the current ‘state’ and the challenges for teachers in ensuring that children have access to quality expressive arts learning experiences through Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). It is these challenges and, most importantly, the ways to overcome and meaningfully address them as an education system, that we are keen to explore through discussion with delegates.

Period	14 Sept 2023
Event title	BERA Annual Conference 2023
Event type	Conference
Location	Birmingham, United KingdomShow on map