Second World
Conference on Arts Education
25.05.2010 -
28.05.2010
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Conference outcome (http://portal.unesco.org):
The Second World Conference on Arts Education (Seoul, May 2010) built
on the work of the successful First World Conference. As well as
reinforcing the many dimensions discussed at the first Conference, it
enlarged the scope to notably include the socio-cultural dimensions of
arts education,embrace the diversity of learning environments
andreinforce the role of arts education in social cohesion and cultural
diversity.
Gathering more than 650 international experts from over 95 UNESCO
Member States, the Conference was heralded as a success by participants
and organizers alike. The main outcome of the Conference was the
Seoul Agenda: Goals for the Development of Arts Education, a
comprehensive plan of action for all arts education stakeholders.
The Conference also assessed and reinforced support for the Road Map
for Arts Education, as well as providing the different arts education
stakeholders present a creative forum of discussion where they could
exchange ideas and practices and review the state of knowledge of
research on arts education. This collaborative work lead to further
development of arts education and its scope, focused on providing
quality lifelong learning experiences to all members of society
addressing the socio-cultural challenges facing the rapidly-changing
world of the 21st century.
Available documents:
Conference Website: http://www.artsedu2010.kr/index.jsp
Further information: http://portal.unesco.org
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