Book Chapter

The role of theory

Mike Fleming, Liora Bresler, John O'Toole

ROUTLEDGE INTERNATIONAL HANDBOOK OF THE ARTS AND EDUCATION | ROUTLEDGE | Published : 2015

Abstract

All of the chapters in this book draw on relevant theory and research. However the chapters in Part I, on the role of theory, provide insight into specific generic issues that are informed by particular theoretical perspectives. The authors are not focused on examining competing theories with a view to determining which one is 'correct' (an approach that was common in writing about art and arts education in the past) but rather examine how theory can inform our understanding and practice in different ways.