Aesthetic Knowing: Using Art as an Assessment Tool in a College Classroom

Abstract

This paper describes the outcomes from a diversity, equity and inclusion graduate course that moved students from deficit views of families and children of color to a view more aligned with a structural racism perspective. This outcome was assessed using a pre and post written prompt and with an artistic reflection of learning such as poetry, video, and drawing. The paper briefly shares data from the written prompt assessment, with the balance of the time devoted to examples of student art. We then consider the possibilities of using art as an assessment tool in college classrooms, and the power of art to shape a more just society.

Presenters

Marcia Peck
Professor, Professional Learning and Innovation, Georgia College & State University, Georgia, United States

Barbara Roquemore
Director of Doctoral Program, Professional Learning & Innovation, Georgia College & State University, Georgia, United States

Paulette Cross
Lecturer of Foundations, Professional Learning and Innovation, Georgia College & State University, Georgia,, GCSU, Georgia, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

The Arts in Social, Political, and Community Life

KEYWORDS

Aesthetic Knowing, Art as Assessment