Hendrik Renneberg

4.41 ACIIS: Self-expression and Mental Well-being through Art-based Learning in Drama (Paper)

Hendrik Renneberg – University of Cologne, Germany

Anastasiya Savran

Wilfried Swoboda – University College of Teacher Education, Vienna, Austria

Abstract:

This contribution is and will be prepared by Wilfried Swoboda, Anastasiya Savran and Hendrik Renneberg. The ‘Academy for Creative, Innovative and Inclusive Schools’ (ACIIS) is a collaborative project running from 2023 to 2026, uniting a European network of 11 partner institutions such as universities, arts education providers, primary schools, and public authorities. The contribution’s empirical component features a videographic study aimed at analysing interaction structures that shape a distinctive learning atmosphere. This study adopts a phenomenographic approach, focusing on specific learning moments where students experience joyful self-expression and genuine mental well-being through art-based learning. The presentation will explore this field in depth, backed by examples from the research project.