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Critical Education and Diversity through the Arts and the Body

Code: 45018 ECTS Credits: 6
2025/2026
Degree Type Year
Research in Education OP 1

Contact

Name:
Gemma Paris Romia
Email:
gemma.paris@uab.cat

Teaching groups languages

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Prerequisites

There are not.


Objectives and Contextualisation

In this module we will explore epistemologies, methodologies and processes of research about values and diversity in education of the visual arts and physical education at school. We will consider the educational background of the investigations that encompass all levels of education systems and teacher training, raising the idea of community and social change from our areas in relation to the diversity of participants (children, young adults, women , migrant people and people with diverse capacities) and their learning opportunities.

 The objectives of the module are:

a) to promote reflection and debate to rethink the arts and physical activity in modern society and in education;

b) critically analyze inequalities and forms of exclusion in the dicourses of the school and the media; and

c) promoting projects and research models that incorporate social, cultural and gender, based on the educational actions through the arts and physical activity.

However, the school is not an isolated institution but is immersed in the community, for this reason, this module also address the relationship between school and art institutions, cultural, social and sporting events around them.


Learning Outcomes

  1. CA53 (Competence) Formulate a research problem using research strategies that promote critical thinking and expose the existing diversity in the field of education.
  2. CA54 (Competence) Make proposals for educational improvement and design small prototypes and/or innovation projects grounded on research-based evidence using the arts and physical/corporal education.
  3. CA55 (Competence) Develop a critical spirit by assessing and detecting sex/gender based inequalities in the field of education.
  4. KA54 (Knowledge) Recognise methodological paradigms, approaches and designs of research on education through the arts and the body.
  5. KA55 (Knowledge) Understand problems and provide answers to current educational needs using innovative approaches in research on education through the arts and the body.
  6. SA40 (Skill) Select, design and develop the most consistent methodology with the research goals in the area of education that one wishes to exercise in.
  7. SA41 (Skill) Report a research study while adapting the tone to this field of education, also learning to use the typical formats of visual narratives in arts-based research.

Content

It will address the following topics:

1. Innovation in educational action through visual arts and physical activity

1.1. Creative approaches at school. Innovation and creativity through the arts

1.2. Physical activity, sport and art as tools for social inclusion and education in values

1.2.1. Teaching and learning values: concepts and strategies for social intervention 

1.2.2. The role of the educator. The educator as an actor of change.  

              Hidden curriculum and preconceptions

1.2.3. Criticizing the media for education

 

2. Cultural, social and gender in art education and physical education

2.1. Theoretical perspectives and strategies in narrative research on diversity in art and physical activity

2.2. Researching cultural, social and gender diversity in art education

2.2.1. Gender and body in art educational research

2.2.2. Interculturalim and inclusion in research on art education

            Film and diversity: experimenting with the camera, visuality and embodiment

2.3. Researching cultural, social and gender diversity in physical education

2.3.1. Cultural, social and gender inequalities in Physical Educaction and Sport. Studies and research.


Activities and Methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
Face-to-face sessions 36 1.44
Type: Supervised      
Presentations and tutoring 36 1.44
Type: Autonomous      
Activities 78 3.12

  • Design of research studies and projects

  • Presentation and discussion of conceptual and research-based approaches

  • Presentation, reading, and analysis of articles, research and innovation projects

  • Reflection and debate on the interconnection between the two areas that make up the module

With the aim of ensuring consistency and transparency in the use of AI in the course and its assessable activities, we adhere to a Responsible Use model:
In this course, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of work, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution by the student in terms of analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated using this technology, specify the tools used, and include a critical reflection on how these influenced the process and final outcome of the activity. Lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered academic dishonesty and may lead to a grade penalty or more serious sanctions in severe cases.

However, it is important to note that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) entails considerable energy consumption. Therefore, promoting responsible and efficient use of AI in educational settings is essential, prioritizing applications with a positive impact and avoiding unnecessary use in order to minimize environmental impact.

 

 

Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.


Assessment

Continous Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Attendance and participation 20% 0 0 CA55, KA55, SA40
Individual and group activities during the development of the module 40% 0 0 CA53, CA54, CA55, KA54, SA41
Report / individual work 40% 0 0 CA54, KA55, SA40, SA41

The evaluation of the subject will be carried out through the activities indicated. The evaluation dates will be during the development of the module and the final evaluation will be in the last session of the module.

The recovery date will be two weeks after the end of the module. The student can opt for a single assessment, the evaluation date will be the last session of the module.

The final mark will be the weighted average of the planned activities. To be able to apply this criterion, it will be necessary to obtain at least a 4 in all activities, those carried out during the development of the module and in the memory/final work of the module.

Feedback on the assessment activities will be provided by the instructor no later than 20 days after the submission date.

The review procedure of the qualifications will be carried out individually.

The assessment activities will take various formats: written assignments, oral presentations, and artistic work exhibitions. These assessment activities will be averaged together and will be eligible for resubmission. Students who have followed the course appropriately but still have unmet objectives will be given the opportunity to pass the subject by completing an additional independent assignment or by redoing one of the submitted or performed activities. Each case will be considered individually based on the student’s circumstances.

If the student copy will result in failure and will be reported to the degree coordinator.

The courses will be in spanish.

The course does not allow a Synthesis Test for students who enroll for the second time.

The student may request single assessment. The single assessment will take place at the end of the course. The assessment tasks for students who opt for single assessment will be the same as for the restof the students, but group assignments will have to be completed individually. The same resit system as in continuous assessment will apply. The review of the final grade will follow the same procedure as for continuous assessment.

 

 

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Associacions i programes

Canadian Association for Community Living. Diversity includes: www.no-excuses.ca/ 

Comunidades creadoras para gente con NEE (R. Steiner): www.camphill.net

Creative et Handicap Mental: www.creahm.be

Creative Growth Art Center: http://creativegrowth.org/studio/ 

European outsider art association: www.outsiderartassociation.eu. 


Software

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Groups and Languages

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