Art Integrated Learning - AIL: Understanding innovative approach to classroom instruction

 Art Integrated Learning - AIL: Understanding the innovative approach to learning through an acrostic and action researching ~Lalit Kishore

According to the NCERT, Art Integrated Learning (AIL) is a 'teaching-learning model' in  which various 'art forms' become the 'mediums of teaching-learning process' for understanding 'concepts within any subject of the school curriculum.' It is an experiential learning framework making use of various artm for an equitable learning environment for all learners by utilizing basics of various art-forms as access points or entry to lessons or revising lesson.


AIL Acrostic: Understanding Art Integrated Learning 

A: A for Adaptation: Adaptation of art elements (visual-spatial presentation, balance and beauty) of various art-forms consciously in transaction of various subject areas, classroom instructions and lessons

I: I for Inventiveness and innovation: "Inventive and constructivist learning pedagogy which is based on learning 'through the arts' and 'with the arts'  by 'using different arts such as dance, drama, music, visual arts, etc. (~NCERT)

L: L for Learning: Learning academics in classroom with non-art use of art-forms to make learning of content inclusive, differentiated, experiential and accelerated  

HOW TO BEGIN

"The only way to induct AIL into classroom processes at school level is through triangulated inter-disciplinary lesson studies and participitory action research. All innovations and reforms are required to be learned by teachers first through research lessons with stake of school managent into it," me thinks


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