Valérie Kočí

11.10 Reflecting the Current State of Implementation of Environmental Topics in Art Education at the First Level of Primary Schools (Poster)

Valérie Kočí – University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně (UJEP), Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic

Abstract:

The poster presents a project that focuses on the current state of implementation of environmental topics in art education at the first level of primary schools. Art education provides a unique opportunity to combine creativity with emotional experience, which helps children develop a deeper relationship with nature and strengthens their responsibility towards the environment.

As part of the project, research includes interviews with primary school art teachers who share their experiences and specific methods for integrating environmental topics into their lessons. These interviews provide valuable insights from practice and reveal the main opportunities and obstacles in introducing environmental elements into art education.

The project also reflects and analyses current expertise and approaches from the literature for the effective integration of environmental topics into the curriculum. The presentation includes an example of a specific art assignment carried out during a children's summer internship, focused on working with natural materials. The aim of the project is to inspire teachers and offer them concrete options to effectively integrate environmental topics into art education and to encourage not only creativity but also a responsible attitude towards nature in children.

Valérie Kočí – Reflecting the Current State of Implementation of Environmental Topics in Art Education at the First Level of Primary Schools (Poster)