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The Role of Arts Integration in Holistic Education: Promoting Creativity, Collaboration, and Well-Being

by Michael Moore 1,*
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University of Zadar
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JASES  2023 5(1):132; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 25 January 2023 / Accepted: 25 February 2023 / Published Online: 27 March 2023

Abstract

This paper examines the role of arts integration in promoting holistic education, emphasizing its impact on creativity, collaboration, and well-being. Drawing upon literature from education, psychology, and arts advocacy, the paper explores how integrating arts into various subject areas can enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. It discusses the benefits of arts integration for fostering creativity and divergent thinking, as well as its potential to cultivate empathy, communication skills, and resilience among learners. Through case studies and examples, the paper illustrates effective practices for integrating arts across the curriculum, highlighting the importance of teacher training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community partnerships. Additionally, the paper addresses challenges such as limited resources, standardized testing, and perceptions of arts as ancillary to academic learning. It concludes by advocating for a holistic approach to education that values the arts as essential components of a well-rounded curriculum, promoting student success and overall well-being.


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Moore, M. The Role of Arts Integration in Holistic Education: Promoting Creativity, Collaboration, and Well-Being. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies, 2023, 5, 132. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
AMA Style
Moore M. The Role of Arts Integration in Holistic Education: Promoting Creativity, Collaboration, and Well-Being. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies; 2023, 5(1):132. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Moore, Michael 2023. "The Role of Arts Integration in Holistic Education: Promoting Creativity, Collaboration, and Well-Being" Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies 5, no.1:132. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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