Eunjoo Yoon

A Case Study on Outcome Mapping for the Gifted Art Education Program

Eunjoo Yoon (with Sunah Kim, Hyeonjeong Lee, Minjae Seo) – School of Education, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

Abstract:

This case study explores the concept and practice of outcome mapping, with a focus on the gifted art program for children from low-income families, conducted by the HEAD Lab in Korea. The gifted art program is based on the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM), which recognizes the diversity of gifted learners by incorporating a multidimensional approach to the curriculum (Tomlinson et al., 2009). The four components of the PCM – core, connections, practice, and identity – manifest the necessity of constructing a well-rounded learning environment by integrating various human, material, and cultural resources within the community. This unique aspect of the gifted art program leads to a differentiated program assessment system designed to capture the complexity of the curriculum structure. The purpose of this study is to develop a program assessment system through which meaningful data can be generated, archived, and analysed using the concept of outcome mapping. Outcome mapping focuses on identifying specific changes in behaviour, relationships, activities, or actions not only among students but also among other diverse participants involved in the program as “boundary partners.” To gather comprehensive data, outcomes are contextualized in relation to inputs, outputs, and impacts across the stages of program planning, design, execution, and evaluation. The results of outcome mapping are visualized to illustrate how various factors interconnect to create meaningful changes. Technologies such as natural language processing, data visualization, and generative AI enable the efficient analysis and synthesis of large volumes of data. The significance of outcome mapping lies in its ability to highlight the depth and breadth of individual experiences while fostering monitoring and reflective practice at the organizational level. The results of this study could provide insights into designing program assessments that recognize the complexity and richness of human experiences without simplifying them to mere numbers.

Shifting toward Personalized Art Education: A Workshop on Art Learning Analytics for Self-Understanding

Eunjoo Yoon (with Hyeonjeong Lee, Minjae Seo) – School of Education, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea

Abstract:

In art, students can engage in self-directed learning, where their personal expressions are acknowledged and encouraged as they make their own decisions about subject matters, mediums, and styles for their creations. In this respect, art can serve as an ideal subject to facilitate the shift toward personalized education in schools. Additionally, AI technology enables the curriculum to be tailored to the unique needs and preferences of diverse students by transforming their art-making processes into insightful data. Thus, school education, which has traditionally prioritized efficiency and standardization, is increasingly adopting AI to support personalized education by curating learning experiences and designing a flexible curriculum that accommodates student differences. A key value of personalized education is fostering self-understanding, as it begins with discovering individual dispositions, interests, traits, and other attributes. In this sense, art teachers in the AI era should be able to leverage technology to collect and analyse learning data, which plays a pivotal role in using student differences as the foundation of a differentiated curriculum. This workshop aims to provide a hands-on activity that demonstrates how technology can be utilized as a supportive tool for curriculum design. Participants will explore an art learning analytics system developed by a Korean ed-tech company as they engage in the Artwork Analysis and Critique (AAC). This system combines expert evaluation, self-assessment, and generative AI to provide a comprehensive summary of an individual’s art-making. In the age of digital transformation, it is essential to rethink the knowledge-driven modern education system and transform education to honour and nurture the creative minds of students. This workshop will offer an innovative learning opportunity for participants as they venture into new possibilities at the intersection of art learning and technology.