Interpreting Literature Through Visual Arts

Interpreting Literature through Visual Arts KRISTIAN ESTORQUE SHELANE SERANILLO HARMONY JANE FADRIGO JULES CHRISTIAN PAOLO GALVE  Visual arts can enhance literacy by helping learners discover the deeper meanings of literature. It is about using art to engage studen...

Interpreting Literature through Visual Arts KRISTIAN ESTORQUE SHELANE SERANILLO HARMONY JANE FADRIGO JULES CHRISTIAN PAOLO GALVE  Visual arts can enhance literacy by helping learners discover the deeper meanings of literature. It is about using art to engage students holistically, fostering a deeper connection to literature and its limitless potential for young learners not about replacing literature teaching with art.  Arts offer a powerful alternative, enabling children to communicate through creative expressions like drawing, painting, or sculpting Visual representations provide child-friendly ways to share feelings and knowledge, fostering healthy development and a love for learning.  The Power of Pictures Integrating visual arts into literature helps students at all levels build strong literary and literacy skills. Through activities like exploring books and creating art, they can use their imagination and experiences to recognize words and express ideas visually. It stimulates critical thinking, enriches vocabulary, and encourages students to engage confidently with complex texts, broadening their understanding of the world.  Thinking and Learning through Drawing in Primary Classrooms Drawing allows children to express themselves freely and creatively, whether sharing feelings, observations, knowledge, or imagined ideas. An artistic expression that broadens their perspective, boosts confidence, and encourages originality. Shows how drawing can support and enhance children's thinking and learning. It advocates for integrating arts into the curriculum, emphasizing their practical value and relevance in  Arts provide "hands-on" experiences that develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Integrating arts into reading lessons enhances students' literacy skills, where children eagerly retell stories of their art-making experiences. The fulfillment from creating art improves writing skills, reasoning, and enthusiasm for reading, while also deepening students' engagement in learning.  Integrating meaningful artworks into literature fosters creativity, self-confidence, teamwork, and collaboration. It encourages teachers to deliver lessons in engaging and purposeful ways, inspiring students to learn enthusiastically.