What is Arts Integration?

Arts Integration is an approach to teaching and learning through which content standards are taught and assessed equitably in and through the arts. (from Education Closet)

Typical Benefits in using Arts Integration

• 10-15% higher on standardized achievements for all students.
• 15-20% higher on standardized achievements for minority groups.
• 20%+ higher on standardized achievement tests for special education populations.
• 5% or more increased attendance rate.
• 20% or more reduction in documented classroom disruptions (including detention, suspension and expulsion rates).

(from Education Closet)

Goals for Arts Integration Curriculum

To help teachers:

• Become more comfortable with incorporating the arts into their lessons
• Increase learning and improve behavior.
• Embed differentiation in lessons
• Improve student learning and achievement

To help students:

• Make real-world connections with their learning
• Use high order thinking
• Understand abstract concepts
• Develop collaboration skills