JOURNAL OF AESTHETIC EDUCATION
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Education through the Lens of Aesthetics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Aesthetic Education and Pedagogy:
The journal prioritizes research that explores methods and theories related to teaching and learning through the arts, advocating for an educational framework that values aesthetic experiences as integral to personal and intellectual development. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It supports interdisciplinary studies that connect aesthetics with various fields such as philosophy, cognitive science, and cultural studies, encouraging diverse methodologies in investigating aesthetic phenomena. - Cultural and Historical Perspectives:
The journal examines the historical and cultural dimensions of aesthetic education, focusing on how different contexts influence educational practices and artistic expressions. - Critical Theory and Aesthetic Normativity:
It engages with critical theories related to aesthetics and their implications for educational practices, questioning normative assumptions and exploring the role of art in shaping ethical and moral perspectives. - Experiential Learning through the Arts:
Research highlighting experiential and participatory learning through artistic practices is central, emphasizing the importance of hands-on engagement with art as a means of fostering deeper understanding and appreciation.
Trending and Emerging
- Aesthetic Experience and Emotional Learning:
Recent publications emphasize the connection between aesthetic experiences and emotional learning, highlighting how engagement with art can foster emotional intelligence and empathy in educational settings. - Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice:
There is a growing trend towards integrating critical pedagogy with aesthetic education, exploring how art can serve as a tool for social justice and transformative learning in diverse contexts. - Digital and Media Arts in Education:
The incorporation of digital and media arts into aesthetic education is gaining traction, reflecting the impact of technology on artistic practice and learning processes. - Cross-Cultural Perspectives:
Research focusing on cross-cultural comparisons and the global dimensions of aesthetic education is on the rise, fostering a more inclusive understanding of art and education. - Narrative and Storytelling in Aesthetic Education:
An emerging theme is the use of narrative and storytelling as pedagogical tools, exploring how these methods can facilitate deeper learning and engagement with aesthetic content.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Aesthetic Theories:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional aesthetic theories that do not integrate contemporary critical perspectives. The journal is moving towards more dynamic and context-sensitive explorations of aesthetics. - Purely Historical Studies of Art:
Research that solely focuses on historical accounts of art without connecting to modern educational practices or theories is less frequently published, indicating a preference for studies that link history with current educational relevance. - Narrowly Defined Artistic Disciplines:
The examination of specific artistic disciplines in isolation is declining, as the journal increasingly favors interdisciplinary studies that encompass broader aesthetic experiences rather than focusing on individual art forms. - Overly Technical Aesthetic Evaluations:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that engage in overly technical or formal evaluations of aesthetic works without considering the educational implications or experiential aspects. - Aesthetic Experience as a Sole Focus:
The journal is shifting away from discussions that treat aesthetic experience as an isolated phenomenon, moving towards integrating these experiences within broader educational and ethical frameworks.
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