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NEWSLETTER CULTUUREDUCATIE ACTUA
Very few people have a solid overview of the entire field of arts and cultural education, and reliable, current sources of information are not available at a policy level. Nevertheless, an understanding of the issues of arts and cultural education is indispensable for anyone working with art, heritage, media and education. Actua therefore draws from dozens of sources to offer the most relevant information for policymakers, decision makers and managers involved in arts and cultural education.
Cultuureducatie Actua comes out every two weeks and contains:- current news
- a selection of events
- literature published recently (and which is available in the library)
An example of the newsletter Cultuureducatie Actua:
NEWS
Does practice make talent?There appears to be little evidence supporting the ‘talent’ idea as an innate competence from birth. A group of psychologists even argued years ago that the idea of talent should be radically abolished, because they believe that exceptional achievements are primarily the result of extensive practice. NRC Handelsblad published two articles last week taking a closer look at artistic talent, which receives a great deal of attention in current cultural policy. The general consensus is that practice and training are the deciding factors, but most experts feel that innate qualities do play a role. Excellent musical performances can be explained by a combination of practice and general intelligence and talent – in other words: skills specific to the domain. [More information online]
Friends are important in cultural visits by young people
Friends are an important sounding board for cultural participation, as shown by a survey of 500 young people. CJP researched which factors are decisive for young people in visiting a cultural institution. Aside from the admission price and distance, the main factor is a person’s social network. Besides friends, parents also have a major influence on the choices young people make; the more active they are, the greater the chance that the young person will be too. Young people try to avoid disappointment by looking up more information about the activity in advance on the Internet. The survey also showed that young people would like to engage in a cultural activity more often with their cultural and artistic development class (CKV).
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PUBLICATIONS
Leesbevordering en fictie in het basisonderwijs: een inventarisatie van empirisch onderzoek in het perspectief van leerplanontwikkeling / H. Bonset, M. Hoogeveen. - Enschede : SLO, 2008. - 59 pag. - In cooperation with Stichting Lezen Nederland, Stichting Lezen Vlaanderen, SCO-Kohnstamminstituut, Nederlandse Taalunie.
This inventory offers an overview of empirical research conducted into promoting reading in primary schools. The inventory covers the Netherlands, Flanders and Surinam between 1969 and 2004. The main focus is on reading fiction, such as stories, poems and picture books which are considered children’s literature.
Art education in a climate of reform: the need for measurable goals in art instruction / Ch.M. Dorn, P. Orr. - Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2008. - 145 pages. - ISBN 978-1-57886-788-2
This publication comprises contributions from people from the world of sociology. The different opinions expressed by these people are used as input for a discussion on art as a social phenomenon. An inventory is made of social and aesthetic theories on art and the objet d’art, thereby broadening the concept of art education. Questions covered include: What should the current goals of art education be? And are the current changes in art education marginal, or do they signify a dramatic paradigm shift?
Reggio Emilia: achtergronden, literatuur en websites / A. Huisingh (introduction), M-J. Kommers (editor-in-chief). - Utrecht: Cultuurnetwerk Nederland, 2008. - 28 pages. (Zicht Op…; 2008/1)
In the introductory article, Annemieke Huisingh, independent consultant for arts and cultural education, provides an interpretation and description of the origins, concepts and trickle-down effects of arts and cultural education in Reggio Emilia. This article is followed by an overview of literature on Reggio Emilia that is available in the Cultuurnetwerk Nederland library, as well as a selection of relevant websites.
DIARY
25-06-2008 to 28-06-2008
Communicating the Museum
Eighth international conference on communication for museum professionals. The conference explores communication in four areas: research and development of audience, advertising, programming and new media. Location: Venice, Italy
20-07-2008 to 25-07-2008 28th
ISME World Conference
The key theme is music for all ages. The conference encourages an interdisciplinary approach to promote cooperation between different disciplines. Location: Bologna, Italy More information online
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