Problem
World-renowned art educator Elliot Eisner established some of the lessons closely aligned with high-level thinking that students learn naturally through the art-making process (Eisner 2004):
What do children learn from the arts?
Explain how these bullets closely align with higher-level thinking.
1. There isn't just a single answer to a question.
2. People view the world differently.
3. Art is a nonverbal way of expressing yourself.
4. Sometimes little changes can make a big difference.
5. Experiencing a work of art can inspire an emotional reaction in children.