WAAE ATHENS SUMMIT 2024

Session

SESSION 1

17 Oct 2024, 11:30

Auditorium (Modern Greek Language Teaching Centre)

Conveners

SESSION 1: Visual Arts & Education

• Kleopatra Moursela

SESSION 1: PANELS

• There are no conveners in this block

SESSION 1: Arts & Inclusion

• Betty Giannouli (NKUA)

SESSION 1: Theatre & Social Issues

• Marios Koukounaras-Liagkis

SESSION 1: Dance & Education

• Kostantinos Karteroliotis

SESSION 1: Music Education & Technology

• James Humberstone (University of Sydney)

6. Art reaching community: When the world moves through us

Geraldine Burke (Monash University)

17/10/2024, 11:30

This presentation explores the Art-Reach program embedded in various art education units at Monash University. Showcasing our participatory arts-based educational approach, through multi-sensorial learning and ways we are learning-to-learn-with each other and Country, it simultaneously questions taken-for-granted approaches to art education. Valuing diversity and inclusion as foundational the...

36. Carved in stone: Harnessing the power of blockchain for the protection of creative works in education

Tassos Kolydas (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 11:30

In today's digital age, it is becoming increasingly difficult to protect the authenticity of digital documents and creative works. Technology, particularly artificial intelligence, has advanced to the point where alteration of digital media is not only possible, but highly sophisticated. Authenticity of sources, validation of information and integrity of content are fundamental components for...

5. Courage and Change in Arts Education

Peter Wright (Murdoch University), Robin Pascoe (Murdoch University), Sian Chapman (Murdoch University)

17/10/2024, 11:30

Arts education in Australia exists in the space between forces of, at best, benign indifference, curriculum marginalisation and active exclusion. This panel examines an agenda for change in current contexts. Each speaker draws on their life autobiography in arts education to stimulate action in others. What have been the enablers and constraints in your own development as an arts educator? We...

26. Enhancing interculturality through Drama Pedagogy at ethnic and religious anniversary celebrations in Greek school

Maria Kefalaki (University of Crete)

17/10/2024, 11:30

The study, utilizing drama-based pedagogy, investigated whether a specially designed Drama Pedagogy program for the processing of issues related to the national and religious anniversary celebrations of the Greek school could promote the principles of interculturality, cultivating the intercultural ability of the students at the Primary school. The program, implemented with 6th-grade students,...

3. Negotiating drawing with children: learning through trial and error

Anastasia Vrettou (Athens University of Economics and Business), Ourania Kouvou (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 11:30

This presentation will explore the pedagogical benefits of Negotiated Drawing, an interactive method of teaching drawing to children. The findings presented in this paper are the result of its application to several primary and preschool Greek classes the last ten years. This action based research soon brought to prominence art education’s potential to encourage not only artistic competence,...

32. Teaching as choreography: looking at dance improvisation as template for developing soft skills in the Anthropocene

Steriani Tsintziloni (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 11:30

What would happen if we approached teaching as choreography? The extended notion of choreography proposes an expanded practice defined as organization, structure and protocol that can appear with many contents. This approach brings the embodied dimension of all these forms to the foreground, leaving the possibility for artistic practices to enrich the educational practice in general. The...

20. Intersectionality and Reclaiming Agency: Exploring Queer Pedagogy through Reparative Reading in Art Education

Megn-Jung Yang

17/10/2024, 11:50

This research investigates the transformative potential of queer pedagogy and reparative reading in art education, focusing on agency reclamation. Experimental art projects were conducted in college-level courses to explore the reflexivity of art major students regarding intersectionality and the practices of reclaiming agency. The projects addressed self-intersectionality, social dynamics,...

37. Sino-International LivePBL: Connecting Music with Local Families through Hybrid Project-Based Learning and Digital Literacy

Yuanyuan Li (Capital Normal University, Beijing, China)

17/10/2024, 11:50

This ongoing Sino-International research, a collaboration between China, the UK, Nepal, and Ireland, investigates the impact of hybrid Project-Based Learning (PBL) on engaging children and families in music education and cultural understanding. It aims to train intergenerational digital skills within a structured project framework, integrating digital tools. Initial results indicate that...

33. The interconnection between vision and movement inspired by nature: analyzing Lommel’s choreographies (Turner, Hokusai)

Katerina Kikou (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 11:50

The examination of painting and dance, two different fields of research, in a single perspective, is an interesting synthesis of the two arts and its analysis can lead us to valid conclusions. The possibility of the art of painting to express itself through the expressive means of dance, that is, how the means of a still art are transmitted to the fluid movement of a choreography, is the theme...

27. Theatre/Drama-Based Pedagogy: Enriching Democratic Competences through Education

Iro Potamousi (University of the Aegean), Marios Koukounaras-Liagkis (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 11:50

This paper explores the correlations between theatre and drama-based pedagogy and the Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (RFCDC). Our study examines the efficacy of educational theatre practices in developing the competences outlined by RFCDC, hence evaluating their transformative potential. Through the utilisation of innovative theatrical and dramatic techniques,...

4. Tinguely's kinetic art: Design and implementation of a STEAM program by students of secondary school

Gianna Katsiaboura (NKUA), Vassiliki Volioti

17/10/2024, 11:50

The present study is about to represent the results of an implementation of a STEAM program which encompasses activities planned out by engineering design. In particular, students of secondary school are supposed to design and construct a piece of Jean Tinguely’s art˙ the Swiss artist Jean Tinguely represents 20th century’s kinetic art. Pieces of art that Tinguely made were full of Science,...

28. Performative art as a transformative and emancipatory educational practice in collective and social spaces

Francesca Mondin (University of Macerata), Sofia Capaccioni (University of Macerata)

17/10/2024, 12:10

This article proposes a reflection on the transformative value of socially and politically engaged art created in non-formal contexts (Helguera, 2011; Trione, 2022), focusing on the emancipatory and caring potential of these artistic practices from a pedagogical-educational perspective.The experience of the transfeminist performances of the international collective Our Voice will be analysed...

15. Sculpting Emotions: Nurturing Social and Emotional Learning through Spatial Design in Arts Education

Petra Iris Grabowski (University of Bolzano)

17/10/2024, 12:10

The World Alliance for Arts Education (WAAE) summit conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary discussions, converging on the intersection of education, technology, and nature as a catalyst for positive transformation through the arts. This extended abstract delves into the multifaceted connections between cultural literacy, personal development, environmental awareness, and the...

34. Teaching-learning practices during “open” traditional dance classes in the public urban space of Hellinikon-Argyroupolis

Chariton Charitonidis (NKUA), Georgios Fountzoulas (NKUA), Konstantinos Dimopoulos (NKUA), Maria Koutsouba (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 12:10

This paper examines the teaching-learning methods and practices that take place during the “open dance classes” in the public urban space of the Municipality of Hellinikon-Argyroupolis (Greece), as part of the “Dance in the Square” project. Data collection is based on participant observation during ethnographic research. Analysis and interpretation of data involve the use of the conceptual...

38. The integration of Musescore in the community music project El Sistema Greece

Christina Anagnostopoulou (NKUA), Stavroula Matrozou (NKUA), Tassos Kolydas (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 12:10

Community Music (CM) practices have long existed, offering an alternative to standard music education. This approach focuses on the development of musical and social skills of its participants. An example of such a community music project is El Sistema. El Sistema has succeeded in Venezuela, inspiring the development of similar philosophy programs worldwide and in Greece with El Sistema...

22. The role of critical arts education in promoting cooperation, participation, creativity and action for social inclusion

Maria Karagiannopoulou (Hellenic Ministry of Education), Victoria Pavlou (Frederick University)

17/10/2024, 12:10

The European-funded project "Critical Arts Education for Sustainable Societies" (CARE/SS) (2022-2024) explores the role of arts in fostering sustainable societies and active citizenship among future generations. This presentation briefly summarises the background and initiatives of a postgraduate distance learning course in Visual Arts Education offered in the context of CARE/SS. The course’s...

16. Giannoulis Chalepas’ (1851-1938) sculptural identity and the reception of his work in the modern Greek cultural scene

Chrysovalantis Steiakakis (Open University of Cyprus - Institute of Educational Policy)

17/10/2024, 12:30

Considered to be an enigmatic obscure figure in Greek history of art, Giannoulis Chalepas (1851-1938), was one of the most important sculptors in Greece. His creations jumped from Classicism and Romanticism to Realism and Symbolism. However, in the last phases of his artistic production (1902-1938) he made Modern Art, while he was constantly returning to the thematic of his youth. The...

29. It Could Be Me – It Could Be You project on combatting xenophobia through theatre and educational drama techniques in Greece : a "marathon" rather than a "race"

Artemisia Papakonstantinopoulou (University of Thessaly), Christina Zoniou (University of the Peloponnese), Giorgos Bekiaris (Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network), Kostas Magos (University of Thessaly), Nikos Govas (Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network TENet-Gr), Olga Orphanidou (Hellenic Theatre/Drama & Education Network)

17/10/2024, 12:30

How can we turn the teachers into active citizens, into catalysators in their local communities, that can use performative arts and the power of creativity and experiential learning to combat xenophobia and to promote respect for human rights? How can we provide them with the necessary resources and tools for the promotion of tolerance, solidarity and peaceful co-existence between the local...

39. Journeys Through the Sonosphere: Introducing Soundscape Composition to young children

Ana Louisa Veloso (University of Aveiro)

17/10/2024, 12:30

This paper investigates the potentialities of working with Soundscape Composition (SC) with young children. SC was introduced and developed by Truax (2019) in the context of the World Soundscape Project, but has not yet been fully approached by Music Education practice and research. In this paper I will present the results of an action research study developed in a nursery school in Portugal...

19. LAeB - Laboratory for Diversity and Aesthetic Education

Florentine Paudel (University College of Teacher Education Vienna), Rolf Laven (University College of Teacher Education Vienna), Wilfried Swoboda (University College of Teacher Education Vienna)

17/10/2024, 12:30

The Lab for Aesthetic Education (LAeB - Labor Ästhetische Bildung) is a new research facility at the University College of Teacher Education Vienna. The aim is to explore and practically implement the methodology of Education through Arts in cross-curricular areas of teacher training. Two European research projects, SLIDE and ACIIS, are currently located in the LAeB. The projects focus on the...

35. Learn “in”, “through”, or “about” dance? The morphological method of teaching Greek traditional dance

Eugenia Nikolaki (NKUA), Georgios Fountzoulas (NKUA), Maria Koutsouba (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 12:30

Dance, and especially Greek traditional dance, as a subject with cognitive and kinesthetic content, constitutes -in an educational context-, a powerful tool for motor education and learning involved in literacy practices. The aim of this paper is to evaluate critical thinking skills of students taught Greek traditional dance with the morphological method of teaching, in the light of dance...

23. The PART Framework for Novice Art Teachers: Fostering Futures for Community Development Projects

Merna Meyer (North West University)

17/10/2024, 12:30

The Pythagorean-Platonic view of harmony can be linked to art education in several ways. From a South African perspective, the value of interconnectedness and transformative learning environments are important in addressing deep-seated social and economic inequalities in different communities. Working with higher education art student-teachers in two communities; a children’s home and township...

24. Antoni Gaudi visits the Experimental school of ….

Ismini Sakellariadi (Experimental School of the University of Thessaloniki)

17/10/2024, 12:50

Students of the Experimental School of ……….. studied the work of Antoni Gaudi, which in turn informed their own creations in paper and in clay. They created paper trencadis, and begun creating clay trencadis, by creating their own decorative clay tiles and by learning the technique of mosaic in order to break and reassemble their own tiles. Following that, and having studied the styles and art...

40. Designing and applying educational scenarios reflecting the Music Education 4.0 perspective for primary music school education

Yannis Mygdanis (NKUA)

17/10/2024, 12:50

The continuing evolution of technology changes the physical and digital musical worlds, providing new opportunities for expression, interaction, and education. The proliferation of digital media has brought about a paradigm shift, providing extended ways of learning experiences that deviate from conventional teaching environments. Research delves into the design and development of learning...

30. Exploring the Process and Practice of Integrating the Hero's Journey into the University Curriculum

Thou Chun Lim (Taipei National University of the Arts)

17/10/2024, 12:50

This study delves into the integration of the Hero's Journey into the university curriculum, focusing on the course "Hero's Journey: Topics of Interdisciplinarity Studies in Arts". The researcher, a course participant, advocates for its wider adoption, emphasizing its transformative impact on self-awareness and mindfulness through a unique "ritual" process design. The study draws on the...

17. Post-Academic Pedagogical Monitoring and Supervision Model in Professional Context: The Case of Artistic Education in the 1st Cycle of Basic Education in the Autonomous Region of Madeira

Carlos Gonçalves (Institute of Ethnomusicology of FSCH/UNL at IPP/CIPEM), Carolina Faria (Conservatory - Professional School of Arts of Madeira), Natalina Cristóvão (Education Research Center of the University of Madeira (CIE-UMa)), Paulo Esteireiro (Center for Studies in Sociology and Musical Aesthetics of NOVA University of Lisbon)

17/10/2024, 12:50

This research project aims to analyze and systematize the model of pedagogical monitoring and supervision in the field of artistic (performative) education implemented in the educational establishments of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, focusing specifically on the 1st Cycle of Basic Education. With a duration of 42 years, this model has experienced advancements, setbacks, and adaptations...

18. Exploring Out-of-School Arts Education in China: A Case Study of Youth Palaces in Shanghai

Zhang Chunxiao (Faculty of Education, East China Normal University)

17/10/2024, 13:10

In the global context, the recognition of the pivotal role played by out-of-school arts education in fostering holistic development has gained widespread acknowledgment. In China, a great number of students learn artistic skills and knowledge by taking part in out-of-school education; and some of them take lessons in Youth Palaces which are government-funded public institutions. This study...

31. Inside out /Outside in: Correspondence of Graphic Diaries” - a Citizenship and Social Inclusion project

Dina Soares (National Plan for the Arts Portugal), Filipa Rodrigues (Leiria Polytechnic School of Education and Social Sciences)

17/10/2024, 13:10

This interinstitutional portuguese project called Inside out /Outside in: Correspondence of Graphic Diaries" - a Citizenship and Social Inclusion project, initiated in 2023, is a collaboration between the Polytechnic University of Leiria , Francisco Rodrigues Lobo High School , Leiria Prison Establishment, and OASIS- Support and Solidarity Organization for Social Integration. It aimes at...

25. The principle of fragility in art education through the example of Otobong Nkanga

Marie Johanna Trautmann (University of Kaiserslautern-Landau)

17/10/2024, 13:10

How can we create a world that is more about caring for each other? In their theory of fragility, Yener Bayramoğlu and Maria do Mar Castro Varela develop examples and stories of how we can think differently about the interactions between people, nature and technology. I would like to make this theory fruitful for art education through a hermeneutic approach. I would then like to outline...