Effectiveness of Art Integrated Learning Addressing the Issues and Concerns of Adolescence: A Pilot Study using Audio-Video Programme

Abstract

Integration of art and technology with the teaching-learning process opens up the door to provide opportunities for experiential learning. Adolescence is a delicate life stage where a child undergoes changes (physical, emotional and behavioural) and faces challenges to deal with these issues due to a lack of awareness and knowledge of the fact. It’s important to prepare children for facing the challenges and issues related to adolescence. But often this area is affected by a lot of hesitation, social taboos and myths; hence some creative, innovative and interactive ways to deal with these issues are needed. In the present study, a novel approach in the form of an audio-video program focusing on the integration of art forms, technology and nature with the scientific facts on adolescence, its challenges and related issues was validated. The study was conducted on 85 learners and 12 teachers of four government schools. The study was found beneficial for teachers and adolescents in making them understand how to handle the issues and challenges in an interactive, interesting and joyful manner through the Art Integrated Approach to Learning. Such audio-video material will increase awareness to minimize the risk factor and indulging in the wrong habits of learners.