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OER and Arts Education as Social Justice
Overview
In 2008, ISKME conducted a study to examine the feasibility of and create an initial design for an initiative that engages teachers, learners, and practitioners in the collaborative process of developing, using, and improving freely available Open Educational Resources (OER) in the arts and social justice. That work revealed an opportunity and need among educators and learners to increase greater creative and equitable participation in teaching and learning in the arts and through the arts in K-12 classrooms.
Our efforts in the field of Open Educational Resources have identified collaborative and technical skills and behaviors that deepen engagement with curricular resources, media, and tools, through sharing with peers and communities. In order to deepen the involvement of these stakeholder groups by providing them with infrastructure, resources, and support to share and build upon their expertise and experiences through the collaborative OER process.
Our Approach
ISKME is implementing the program, "Field Building in the Arts and Social Justice: Engaging Teachers, Learners, and Practitioners in the Collaborative Development and Use of Open Educational Resources" during 2009-2010. This work involves the development of practitioner professional development workshops, research-based training model, and partner networking around advancing arts integration with the use of OER, supported by the Ford Foundation’s Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom Program.
Currently Underway
Currently, from October 2009 through February 2010, we are seeking workshop participants and offering a limited number of fellowships for teachers, pre-service teachers, and teaching artists engaged in arts integration and arts education in the K-12 classrooms in several regions of California.
For details on the program, download the following documents:
- OER and Arts Education Professional Development Program Overview
- OER and Arts Education Fellowship Description
- Visit the site where Teaching Artists and Teachers are collaborating around OER
To Learn More
Please contact Megan Simmons, Education Program Manager: megan@iskme.org for additional information