Creative Arts Education by R. M. Odendaal and T. de Jager is a practical, hands-on guide for teachers and education students working with dance, drama, visual arts, and music in the classroom. The book highlights the importance of arts education not just for academic development, but also for nurturing learners’ emotional intelligence, social awareness, and creative problem-solving abilities.
It emphasises how creative arts offer children a vital, healthy outlet for self-expression—especially for thoughts and feelings they might struggle to communicate otherwise. Beyond creativity, the book underlines how collaborative arts activities help foster mutual respect, empathy, and a deeper understanding of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
Designed to be both theoretical and highly practical, Creative Arts Education offers step-by-step teaching strategies, ideas for classroom activities, and guidance for integrating arts across the curriculum in a dynamic and engaging way.
