Abstract

My work experiences in elementary school and at a treatment center have propelled the direction of my thesis and curriculum, which focuses on art integration, mindfulness, social and emotional learning, and confronting trauma in the elementary art classroom. My thesis focuses on the necessity of including art in education and the positive impact integrating art has on students mentally and educationally. Over the past 2 years, I have seen the major impact that integrating art has on students and how essential it is to keep creativity in the classroom. I have studied the value of art integration with every subject, focusing primarily on ELA, science, social studies, and art. My research explains how incorporating art helps with student engagement, collaboration, and retention of concepts. I describe how art is the unifying piece for the mind and the senses. I have also studied how integrating art with mindfulness helps students with their social and emotional learning and emotion management. My research expands on how utilizing art allows individuals and students to better cope with challenges and stay in the present moment instead of ruminating over the past. My thesis also explains how integrating art with mindfulness helps students establish lifelong skills, enabling them to become more self-aware and in control instead of being consumed with worry or other negative emotions. I explore how art integration is needed for individuals to be healthier overall. My research explores how art integration helps individuals become more resilient and maintain a positive outlook despite obstacles.

Degree

MA

College and Department

Fine Arts and Communications; Art

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Date Submitted

2024-11-28

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd13432

Keywords

Art Integration, Social and Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, Art Education

Language

english

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