Visual Arts as Leverage for Educational Innovation in Formal and Lifelong Learning

Interpretation can act as a crucial component of visual arts in mainstream education and indirectly provide an important contribution to educational innovation processes. Current learning approaches fostering self-regulated learning among learners are a good example in this matter. Indeed, strong similarities can be identified between the principles of art and learning theories regarding interpretation processes. Arts education as an integral part of the schools' curricula fostering self-regulated learning can therefore contribute to educational change and innovation. An extensive focus on interpretation and self-regulation leads to the development of lifelong learning skills and prepares learners for continual learning throughout their lifetime.