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Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches in Arts Education: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Critical Thinking

by William Anderson 1,*
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Tallinn University of Technology
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JASES  2023 5(2):137; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 10 April 2023 / Accepted: 10 May 2023 / Published Online: 10 June 2023
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This paper explores interdisciplinary approaches in arts education, aiming to bridge the gap between creativity and critical thinking. Drawing on literature from education, cognitive science, and arts advocacy, the paper examines how integrating multiple disciplines into arts education can enhance students' creative problem-solving skills, foster critical inquiry, and promote innovative thinking. It discusses the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration among educators, artists, and researchers in designing integrated curricula that encourage students to make connections across different domains of knowledge. Through case studies and examples, the paper illustrates effective interdisciplinary practices in arts education, such as project-based learning, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiatives, and cross-disciplinary arts residencies. Additionally, the paper addresses challenges such as curriculum fragmentation, disciplinary silos, and the need for professional development to support interdisciplinary teaching and learning. It concludes by advocating for the continued exploration and implementation of interdisciplinary approaches in arts education to prepare students for the complexities of the 21st-century world.

Keywords: Arts Education; Interdisciplinary Approaches; Creativity; Critical Thinking; Innovation;
Copyright: © 2023 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Anderson, W. Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches in Arts Education: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Critical Thinking. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies, 2023, 5, 137. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Anderson W. Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches in Arts Education: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Critical Thinking. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies; 2023, 5(2):137. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Anderson, William 2023. "Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches in Arts Education: Bridging the Gap Between Creativity and Critical Thinking" Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies 5, no.2:137. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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