Reactions
Here is what some people have said about Arts for Critical Thinking® (ACT). We would love to know what you think, so please send us your thoughts.
“During this school year, I used ACT primarily as a transitioning tool… I feel ACT was a useful tool to get participants to listen and develop their musical awareness and ability to discuss, as well as compare and contrast things including music.”
“…When students are involved in these types of activities, a significant change takes place in their ability to actively listen, follow directions and communicate their thoughts. … students who are given the opportunity to experience the arts as part of their general curriculum find the learning process more inviting, take greater ownership of their learning and improve both academically and socially.”
“I use the program as a focusing, engaging curriculum. I use it very first thing in the morning with my students. I noticed this gets them ready to work and turns on their brains. I also use the program right AFTER lunch. The beauty of ACT is you can implement it at any point in the day depending… One of the main benefits of this program is that it introduces students to music and fine art they would not normally see or hear. It then has the students use higher level thinking skills to analyze the music.”
We’re always looking to improve ACT, so please share your experiences with us by sending us your feedback.