Art-based learning
Talking about art-based learning I am guided from the Maria Luisa Mazzarello article
,,Teaching religion through art." As an italian she maily gives examples from Italy, but this
method is generally used. There are some similarities between RE in Itanly and inEstonia.In
both countries it is an optional subject. RE in different countries has some similarities and
same teaching methods can be used in different countries. I found several well recognized
books, which give guidances how to use art in teaching religious education. One of the best
and oldest is book ,,The Use of Art in Religious Education" by Albert Bailey in 1922. There
are also many newer approaches for example, ,,Christianity through Art: A resource for
teaching Religious Education through Art" by Margaret Cooling in 2009. The field of books
to use Art in RE is various. Allthough useing this method we shoud consider our own cultural
backround to adjust it for our pupils.
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