The pedagogical and psychological value of artistic practices in post-secondary education classrooms

Abstract

The article, which focuses on creative classroom activities as effective teaching tools for Master’s degree students, argues that creative classroom activities enhance the quality of teaching in higher education. The article draws on theories on scholars like Hans Jurgen Eysenck, N.A. Holovan, T.M. Zelinska, S.V. Voronova, A. E. Khurchak, Kate Frank, and V. M. Kozlenko. It shows that the development of students’ imagination increases their originality and flexibility. It also demonstrates that students’ ease of association enhances their self-discovery and self-growth. It therefore suggests that artistic practices in higher-education classroom can help students achieve their professional aims.