Welcome to the homepage for the JALT ART (Art, Research, and Teaching) SIG

What is ART SIG?

We're the Art, Research, and Teaching Special Interest Group with the Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT).

ART SIG is for artists, researchers, and teachers who are interested in exploring and utilizing visual art in the language classroom. 

ART SIG is a forum to share teaching resources and ideas about the recognized roles and future possibilities for visual artworks in the language-learning classroom. The visual arts (paintings, photos, illustrations) help students to learn multicultural literacy and multimodal reading skills. Art also engages learners by offering affordances to interact with SLA materials, reduces social anxiety, and increases social inclusion. A deep engagement with the visual arts promotes critical thinking skills, the bedrock of learning how to learn.

We welcome everyone who's interested in bringing art and color into their classroom.

Contact e-mail: art@jalt.org

ART SIG Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/VZmLu6GZazPzZZCn/