The document discusses using 21st century skills to create a more creative, collaborative, and communicative environment in the art classroom. It outlines the key skills of learning and innovation which include creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication and collaboration. An example activity is proposed that would have students create a mural at a local community center, applying these skills through brainstorming ideas, working as a team, problem solving issues, and communicating effectively throughout the project.

1. 21st Century Skills in Art Education

4. Critical Thinking & Problem Solvin g Reason Effectively Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation Use Systems Thinking Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems Make Judgments and Decisions Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs Analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view Synthesize and make connections between information and arguments Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes Solve Problems Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Reason Effectively * Use various types of reasoning (inductive, deductive, etc.) as appropriate to the situation Use Systems Thinking * Analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems Make Judgments and Decisions * Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs * Analyze and evaluate major alternative points of view * Synthesize and make connections between information and arguments * Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis * Reflect critically on learning experiences and processes Solve Problems * Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and innovative ways * Identify and ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions

6. Example Activity for Learning & Innovation Skills The class will be creating a mural at the local Boys and Girls Club • Medium : acrylic weather-proof paints • Size : 6ft by 12ft • Subject : “Community Unity” • Time : 4 weeks

7. The students will cover all areas of learning and innovation skills through this project : Creativity & Innovation *Think Creatively - portray “community unity” in a visual way *Work Creatively with Others - ultimately decide on one idea as a whole class *Implement Innovations - take mural from the classroom to the outside world for all to see

8. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving *Reason Effectively - fit mural in perimeter given *Use Systems Thinking -enlarge original draft of mural in classroom to fit wall of actual building *Make Judgments & Decisions - recognize when something is not working and looking back on prior learning to reassess the situation *Solving Problems -solve the problems while satisfying requirements and others opinions

9. Communication & Collaboration • Communicate Clearly -address concerns and advice in an effective manner, while using visual aids or art related tools when necessary • Collaborate with Others -get along and work with others, while successfully completing the whole mural but also having respect for the individual work of all students