Drawing Thought: A Discussion on Art and Cognition with Artist Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz

The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation & Resources

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Ever thought about the profound role art plays in education? Get ready to be enlightened as we join Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz, an artist, researcher, and educator, in an enriching conversation on the impact of art on cognition. Taking us through her significant research findings, we delve into the surprising correlation between an integrated art curriculum and elevated mathematical skills among students from Bronx and Harlem. Dr Kantrowitz masterfully sheds light on the power of art in fostering spatial reasoning, an essential skillset for excelling in STEM fields.
We also turn our attention to the intriguing journey of drawing and how it can help us experience the world in a more profound, mindful way. Dr Kantrowitz presents insightful excerpts from her book, Drawing Thought, equipping us with exciting activities to amplify cognition and mindfulness. The conversation then shifts to how arts education can pave the way for equal opportunities in society by nurturing creativity.
If you've got a unique experience about arts education in schools, we're all ears! Find out how you can contribute to this vital dialogue and make a difference by joining our podcast community on Facebook at The Brighter Side of Education Podcast Community.
The call to action is to emphasize arts education and the creative mind as key components to equalize opportunities in society.
To learn more about Andrea's work, go to www.andreakantrowitz.com.

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The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram.
My publications:
America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What we learned from COVID, A guide to help educational leaders, teachers, and parents change the game, is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible, and iTunes.
My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades on Amazon.
World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using...

Chapitres

1. Drawing Thought: A Discussion on Art and Cognition with Artist Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz (00:00:00)

2. Art in Education Research (00:00:31)

3. Dr. Andrea Kantrowitz (00:01:37)

4. Impact of Art Curriculum for Students in Poverty, Study and Findings (00:03:44)

5. Embodied Cognition (00:10:37)

6. Drawing as a Tool for Thought (00:12:47)

7. Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach (00:14:57)

8. Where Drawing Can Lead Us (00:18:12)

9. Recommendation Regarding Art and Cognition (00:23:37)

10. Get in Touch with Andrea (00:25:20)

11. Call to Action (00:26:02)