My Academic Methodology
ART++ is an innovative bilingual educational methodology designed to enhance the teaching and learning of art by putting creativity & problem solving at the center, and by integrating traditional art techniques with modern digital tools, cultural awareness, and interdisciplinary learning.
The Art++ methodology emerged from years of experimentation, research, and ongoing refinement. I built it by integrating Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, blending my arts education experience with insights from cognitive and media theories. At TIDE, I presented how Art++ fosters a flexible learning environment, embedding adaptability into each project.
This journey began in Changchun, in the North East of China, in my capacity of Program Director of the Graphic Design and Multimedia program. Dr. Chan, a colleague from Singapore, introduced me to PBL and Multiple Intelligences in his business classes. Inspired, I adapted these concepts for the arts, evolving Art++ over time. Later, certifications in IB Visual Arts, AP Art & Design, and advanced degrees enabled me to keep expanding Art++ to address new challenges. Each qualification enriched my approach, demonstrating to students that lifelong learning is key to meeting complex educational needs.
I also embed in my lesson plans and in my department culture some of the Thinking Routines developed by the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
A particularly good one for the Arts is the SEE, THINK WONDER.
In this video I present in more details my points (if you are in China, please use VPN).
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An effective way to assess both my leadership and creative skill would be to look at the works done by the Educators I lead and the Students I teach.
Here are some for you to enjoy:
