Art as Knowledge

Abstract

Throughout this unit, students will have the chance to explore the concept of art as knowledge using the principles of peoplehood (Holm et. al., 2003). Accessing this dimension allows for a new lens to develop. Using a matrix, educators can clarify which of the core principles of culturally responsive schooling have been focused on each module. Additionally, this unit uses the Core Principles of Culturally Responsive schooling with/in indigenous communities as a thread for educators to assess their own culturally responsive curricular choice. Encouraging a focus on opening space for honoring stories of lived experiences can help students develop a lens which can support the assertion that art is knowledge.