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Recent trends in higher education, especially among the arts, have shifted focus from what faculty can provide as arbiters of wisdom and knowledge to what the students themselves bring to the classroom. This foregrounding of the individual and their personal relationship to course content creates stronger opportunities for deep learning and engagement through intrinsic motivation and the creation of a learner identity. This book presents five distinct examples of pedagogy within or connected to creative fields, offering insights into various approaches to making education more personalised for students. Its aim is to provide creative arts educators with practical examples and contemporary philosophies on how to embrace and leverage students’ individuality as a teaching tool. By doing so, it seeks to enhance critical thinking, engagement, and active learning in the classroom. Designed for arts educators seeking to empower their students and create meaningful connections to course material, this book is an essential resource for fostering motivation and transforming the classroom experience.

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9781041221630

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Zachary Vernon is a designer, storyteller, and educator specializing in creative strategy, branding, and illustration. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and his MFA in Communication Design from Texas State University. Currently an Associate Professor of Art/Design at Cal State LA, his research focuses on creative authenticity, identity (both visual and socio-cultural), and the social implications and empowerment of visual narrative and creative and critical pedagogy.

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