Exploring creativities

creation as a strategy for learning music and the arts = Explorar creatividades : la creación como estrategia para el aprendizaje de la música y las artes

Murillo Ribes, Adolfo (ed.) (...)

Exploring Creativities: Creation as a Strategy for Learning Music and the Arts is the third volume of the series ARTSLAB Creación Artística Contemporánea, created by the Institut Universitari de Creativitat i Innovacions Educatives (IUCIE) of the Universitat de València, in collaboration with the publishing EdictOràlia Llibres i Publicacions and Publicacions of de Universitat de València. This book brings together the findings, research, artistic experiences and creative processes of artists and teachers at the forefront of contemporary artistic education and creation.
This book is the result of a collaboration between researchers from the University of Aveiro, the Institut de Creativitat i Innovacions Educatives, the University of Cantabria and the University of Vic. It brings together a selection of papers presented at the 2nd International Symposium: “Music for and by Children: Perspectives from Composers, Performers and Educators”, which took place from 28 to 30 September 2022 in Aveiro, Portugal.
The main focus of this book is the importance of creative development in music education. Through various studies and research, it explores how creativity becomes a fundamental element to enrich and transform educational practices in the field of music. The authors present different perspectives and experiences that demonstrate how creativity can enhance musical learning and encourage students’ active participation.
The book seeks to transcend conventional barriers in music education, questioning the over-emphasis on musical notation and the rigidity of traditional approaches. It promotes a more open and flexible view of music, where the diversity of styles and genres is valued, as well as the inclusion of students’ experiences in the creative process.
The authors of the book share their experience in implementing creative strategies in the classroom, providing practical examples and tips for teachers to effectively incorporate creativity into their pedagogical practices. The importance of a supportive environment, where trust, experimentation and collaboration between students and teachers are encouraged, is highlighted.
Ultimately, this book is a valuable tool for educators, researchers and practitioners in the field of music education who wish to promote creative development in the classroom. Through its content, it demonstrates that creativity is not only a complementary aspect of music education, but a fundamental pillar that drives meaningful learning, personal expression and the holistic growth of students.