Building capacity and confidence through arts based learning experiences: A whole school approach

Abstract

This chapter reports on a year-long project that aimed to build capacity and confidence through arts based learning experiences of identified teachers and students. The project was conceptualized through comprising multi-layers and potentially multi-pronged PIRI cycles (Plan, Implement, Review and Improve) that: 副ffered identified students arts extension activities on a weekly basis each school term; 剰rovided on-going professional development for all staff about 'finding the Arts' in what they plan and prepare; 副ffered consultation for staff about 'finding the Arts' in what they plan and prepared; and 剭entored two identified teachers over the duration of one year to deepen their capacity and confidence of arts based learning experiences to move from dependency to autonomy.