Beyond drawing and painting: How art teachers inspire our children and help them see the full picture 

Three Master Teachers with decades of experience in teaching art share their perspectives on how art education and art teachers, in a rapidly evolving world, are now more crucial than ever to help us thrive in future.

 

Ms Chun Wee San’s approach to teaching art is informed by neuroscience. She purposefully uses anecdotes to spark conversations and curiosity in her students, so that they learn and remember better. She shares three ways in which she fosters this curiosity in students, and helps them grow comfortable with uncertainty – a key trait of the world today.  

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but it cannot replace the human touch that makes learning meaningful, says Mr Lim Kok Boon. And art teachers play a critical role in fostering 21st century competencies, such as adaptive and critical thinking, that will help students navigate our rapidly changing world.

      Ms Victoria Loy sees every art teacher as having the potential to be a leader. It’s not just about igniting a spark in students, but also lighting a flame in themselves to inspire change and shape our future generations.