Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 23: St Agnes School CBSE organized a comprehensive art integration session for its teaching faculty on December 21. The objective of the session was to enhance pedagogical strategies by incorporating artistic methods into the curriculum, enriching the educational experience for students.
The session was led by distinguished experts in art-integrated education: Dr Shwetha Kamath Shree, faculty at Gujarati English Medium School, and Mallika Hareesh, faculty at Manipal School Attavar, Mangaluru. Their focus was on acquainting teachers with various forms of art that can be seamlessly integrated into classroom teaching, thus promoting holistic student development.
The session commenced with a solemn prayer, seeking divine blessings for a fruitful learning experience, followed by an insightful overview of art integration and its significance in fostering well-rounded student growth. Sr Maria Sarika AC, the principal, extended a gracious welcome to the gathering, setting a positive and enthusiastic tone for the day.
The interactive session began with teachers participating in hands-on art activities, designed to be easily implemented in classrooms to offer students experiential learning opportunities. The resource persons demonstrated how art could be integrated into subjects such as mathematics, science, and language arts, making lessons more engaging and accessible. Teachers were also encouraged to collaborate in designing art-integrated lesson plans, fostering creativity and teamwork in teaching.
As the session progressed, teachers expressed growing confidence in applying art integration techniques in their own classrooms. They appreciated the practical tools and strategies that would help enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes through the arts. Participants recognized the tremendous value of art in nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and emotional expression among students.
The session received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with attendees praising the interactive format and the relevance of the content to their teaching practices. Many expressed eagerness to implement the new strategies in their classrooms.
The programme was compered by Shwetha, and the vote of thanks was proposed by Violet.
The art integration session marked a significant step in enhancing the educational experience at St Agnes School. By empowering teachers with innovative teaching methodologies, the school reaffirms its commitment to providing a holistic and engaging learning environment for its students.