Hírek 17 augusztus 2022

4 Elements In Arts: the potential of creative thinking, art and creativity to address the alienation of people with special needs involved in lifelong learning.

rosine Dotsey

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Following the success of the 4 Elements project, which aims to improve foreign language acquisition and intercultural competencies of adults through e-learning. The 4 Elements in Arts project proposes a further step by further exploring the potential of the 4 Elements, but this time with a focus on art, creativity and creative thinking.

PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT

The 4 Elements project found that the scope of adult learners with special needs participating in non-formal and informal foreign language training was insufficient. For this reason, the 4 Elements In Arts project aims to raise awareness and appreciation of the potential of creative thinking, art and creativity to combat the alienation of people with special needs who participate in lifelong learning.

THE PROJECT'S OBJECTIVES

To introduce learners to the myths, legends and stories related to the four elements and how they are communicated in the fine arts;
To contribute to the construction of a European consciousness and identity by disclosing communicative elements of one's culture;
To contribute to the development of visual literacy in the training of adults, the training of people with specific needs and abilities (dyslexics, hearing impaired, etc.);
To teach learners to be creative and develop their ability to ask questions and make connections,

PROJECT RESOURCES

56 artworks collected, analyzed and described
7 descriptions of artworks in English adapted into Braille
28 lesson plans prepared in English
20 sign language videos prepared
Database containing at least 70 English resources

This partnership of 7 organizations from Belgium, Latvia, France, Greece, Italy, Slovenia and Spain active in the field of education, training and social inclusion is determined to develop a project to train trainers working with adult learners in order to equip them with the skills and competences, including language and digital skills, needed in today's European labour market.