Knowledge construction as contested terrain: Adult learning through artistic expression

Abstract

Traditional forms of teaching and learning based on textual forms of representation and rational thought may limit how we perceive our world. Artistic forms of expression and their implications for adult education are discussed.

The promise: A cautionary tale of silencing social (in)justice

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Measuring Indonesian EFL Teachers‘ Digital Creativity: Validation of Hoffmann‘s Digital Creativity Scale

“…Q39 of the study indicated that the respondents agreed to giving their students the opportunity to ask questions and express their ideas freely. This move is beneficial, as providing a creative media allows students to express their emotions more freely, particularly if they have difficulty expressing their ideas [44]. This is in line with the study from McBain et al [45], which suggested that participants agree that expressing ideas and feelings is important and may influence the creative process in making their work more metaphorical.…”

“I wanted to communicate my feelings freely”: a descriptive study of creative responses to enhance reflection in palliative medicine education

“…Many students commented on how using a creative medium helped them to express emotions more effectively, especially those that are difficult to articulate or confront, or to express ideas that might otherwise be tacit. The latter is an acknowledged benefit of such an approach in adult learning [ 26 ]. I chose to write a poem for my palliative care assessment because it is a medium I have used in the past to express highly emotional experiences, particularly grief .…”