Program
Teaching M.A.
Number of Pages
65
Year Approved
2025
First Advisor
Karin Farrington
Abstract
Considering the inequities faced by culturally diverse students inside and outside of art classes, it is crucial to build a greater understanding of the specific challenges they encounter and to creatively implement more effective pedagogical approaches. This thesis seeks to illustrate the links between culturally responsive teaching practices and arts education, in order to foster greater academic and social outcomes for diverse learners within visual arts classes. Art education provides students with specific modes of learning, expression, and connections that differ from what they experience in other educational settings. These experiences lead to impactful culturally responsive teaching strategies that support the cognitive development of diverse students through an asset-based cultural lens. The literature review highlights the opportunities in art classes for students to build positive relationships, to increase their self-efficacy and metacognitive skills, and to personalize their learning in meaningful ways. Building upon those opportunities, the literature review will provide teachers with research-based strategies that are responsive to the unique needs and strengths of diverse learners in visual arts classes.
Degree Name
Teaching M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Brunnette, E. F. (2025). Reimagining the Canvas: Exploring Culturally Responsive Teaching in Art Education [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/1207
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