There is much evidence to suggest that the Arts can make a unique contribution to the lives of young people, their learning and their ability to be creative and imaginative thinkers. Transforming the Curriculum through the Arts supports this idea by presenting the Arts as being central to children's development.
Author Biography
Formerly an art/craft specialist in primary schools, Robyn Gibson has lectured in the Creative Arts in both the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and the Masters of Teaching (Primary) programs at the University of Sydney for the past fifteen years. Robyn is passionate about the value of the Arts in the lives of young people and is committed to creative teaching practices. Initially a primary teacher, Robyn Ewing is Professor of Teacher Education and the Arts and Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. Robyn lectures in Curriculum, English and Drama across pre-service and postgraduate teacher education programs and has a commitment to innovative teaching and learning at all levels of education. She enjoys working with educators interested in reforming their curriculum practices.
