Episode 222: Creating Knowledge
Laura and Matt GrundlerJorge Lucero
As art educators, we know that artmaking can be therapeutic and offers a multitude of benefits to students, but how does it impact them in ways that aren’t obvious? The Creativity Department invited returning guest, Jorge Lucero, to discuss! Jorge is Professor of Art Education at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and he’s here to dive into the philosophy around creating knowledge. Listen in and explore the broader value of artmaking and how creative practice fosters a range of essential life skills. Hear how the art room can be a space for students to embrace risk taking as well as to explore growth when it fails. Discover strategies to better recognize the often “invisible” outcomes of arts learning that aren’t always reflected in grades. Enjoy this conversation that reaffirms the essential role of creativity in shaping not just artists, but resilient, reflective, and compassionate individuals.
