Practical Toolkit for Nurturing an Artistic Attitude in Classroom Settings

This book, edited by Anna Harris (Maastricht University), contains contributions by all SenseSquared partners. Its main objective is to show that a sensuous and artistic attitude can open up new and unexpected perspectives in educational settings. The approach is joyous and rewarding for everyone involved, and has a profound and lasting impact on the individual level. Moreover, it is conducive for deep learning and can align with the regular school curriculum.

SenseSquared wanted to demonstrate that this new approach:
• isn’t difficult to understand and apply
• can gradually be integrated into the existing school system and the actual curriculum
• has a profound positive impact on children-teachers interaction
• deeply and intuitively connects with the humanity of teachers and children
• contributes substantially to the intrinsic motivation and joy of learning
• may contribute to societal change

SenseSquared highlights the need for a form of education that promotes diversity and fosters communication, one that enhances creative problem-solving, allowing for unexpected outcomes. We need an education where all children and teachers alike can flourish in connection with each other and the world. SenseSquared suggests that art is the glue that connects diversity to inclusion, and inclusion to a sense of mutual understanding. Art can open up a wealth of completely new approaches to a world in need of more connection and a more systemic view of our place in it