Arts and Creativity in East and Southeast Asian Preschools
Towards ‘Glocal’ Pedagogies
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Beschreibung
This book is based on the theoretical notion of ‘glocalization’, which is understood as the hybridization of global and local perspectives. It brings together contributions from Asian preschool stakeholders specializing in arts and creativity, who present ‘glocal’ pedagogical practices in the art forms of visual arts, music, drama, dance and in multi-modal activities that integrate multiple art forms. The chapters provide Asian preschool teachers with insights on how to design, implement, and/or evaluate high-quality classroom activities. These insights help maximize children’s creativity while being realistic and suitable to local preschools, as well as aligned with the expectations, values, and norms of traditional Asian societies. The chapters are primarily oriented to practice and also include conceptual and/or theoretical elaborations intended to ground and justify teachers’ pedagogical choices. The various chapters also enhance teachers’ pedagogical repertoires, to benefit children’s creative learning experiences in the arts.
This edited book serves as a valuable guide for preschool stakeholders in Asia, including teachers and childcare practitioners (both pre- and in-service), school leaders (head teachers, area coordinators, vice-principals, principals), teacher educators, curriculum designers, consultants, professional development providers, and educational researchers in arts and creativity.
This book is based on the theoretical notion of ‘glocalization’, which is understood as the hybridization of global and local perspectives. It brings together contributions from Asian preschool stakeholders specializing in arts and creativity, who present ‘glocal’ pedagogical practices in the art forms of visual arts, music, drama, dance and in multi-modal activities that integrate multiple art forms. The chapters provide Asian preschool teachers with insights on how to design, implement, and/or evaluate high-quality classroom activities. These insights help maximize children’s creativity while being realistic and suitable to local preschools, as well as aligned with the expectations, values, and norms of traditional Asian societies. The chapters are primarily oriented to practice and also include conceptual and/or theoretical elaborations intended to ground and justify teachers’ pedagogical choices. The various chapters also enhance teachers’ pedagogical repertoires, to benefit children’s creative learning experiences in the arts.
This edited book serves as a valuable guide for preschool stakeholders in Asia, including teachers and childcare practitioners (both pre- and in-service), school leaders (head teachers, area coordinators, vice-principals, principals), teacher educators, curriculum designers, consultants, professional development providers, and educational researchers in arts and creativity.
Focuses on arts and creativity in the field of preschool education from an Asian perspective Examines perspectives, frameworks, theories, and notions of high-quality arts and creativity pedagogies in Asian preschools Elaborates on the design of classroom activities, lessons, or curriculum units in four art forms
Autor*in
Alfredo Bautista
Themen in »Arts and Creativity in East and Southeast Asian Preschools«
Arts education in Asia Arts and creativity in early childhood Preschool education in Asia Glocal pedagogies Arts education in Asian preschools Preschool visual arts education Preschool music education Preschool drama education Preschool dance education Art teaching and learning in preschool Creativity teaching and learning Arts preschool teacher education
Stimmen zu »Arts and Creativity in East and Southeast Asian Preschools«
“Arts and creativity are the lifeblood of childhood, igniting imagination, self-expression, and a deep connection to culture. In Arts and Creativity in East and Southeast Asian Preschools: Towards ‘Glocal’ Pedagogies, editors and authors delve into the unique ways early childhood education in this dynamic region intertwines global educational practices with rich, local cultural traditions. This book successfully showcases a kaleidoscope of approaches that not only honour the vibrant artistic heritage of East and Southeast Asia but also pioneer innovative methods to inspire creativity in young minds. For educators and researchers, these insights offer a pathway to develop ‘glocal’ pedagogies – i.e., teaching strategies that respect local roots while embracing the global outlook, creating a more inclusive and vibrant educational journey for learners.” (Prof. Bonnie Yim, Australian Catholic University, Australia)
“As a Western researcher in music and arts education, throughout my professional career I have increasingly come to appreciate how socio-cultural and educational realities differ across contexts. Despite the globalized society in which we live, a better understanding of each specific educational context is essential if we aspire to provide quality education around the world. This book addresses this topic, specifically in the field of artistic creativity in pre-school education. Drawing on a glocalization approach, which integrates global perspectives with local particularities, and focusing on the regions of East and Southeast Asia, this edited book is an important theoretical and practical resource for early childhood education teachers. I believe that this contribution will be equally useful for Western readers, as the studies and local experiences shared invite us to reflect on the possible ways of integrating the arts into the curriculum in ways that are viable and culturally situated.” (Dr. María Elena Riaño, Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Cantabria, Spain)
“Recognizing the need to bridge the gap between global and local perspectives of early childhood arts education in Asia, Bautista skillfully leads an exciting discussion with a team of international experts on nurturing artistic creativity in East and Southeast Asian preschools. Each chapter is uniquely informative and focuses on the current trends of each of the arts, situated within the context of particular countries. ‘Glocal’ pedagogies allow teachers to adapt rather than adopt Western educational approaches with sensitivity and respect for the local Asian cultures and traditions. This is the kind of cultural responsiveness that is essential for provoking our thinking in the educational philosophies and practices of today. A significant contribution to the literature of early childhood arts education which until now was largely based on Western ideologies!” (Lily Chen-Hafteck, Professor of Music Education, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA))
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