Episode 21 of Why Arts? — Art, Teacher Transformation & Creative Pedagogy with Nisha Nair

In this episode, I am in conversation with Nisha Nair — educator, researcher, designer, and founder of ArtSparks Foundation, whose work explores the transformative role of visual art in education.Nisha has taught graduate courses at Teachers College, Columbia University and Azim Premji University, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Teachers College, Columbia University, researching transformative teacher development and the role of creative engagement with art in educational change. She is also the author of Art Sparks: Ideas. Methods. Process, published by Tara Books. In our conversation, we discuss how visual art can serve as a powerful tool for transformation in education. We explore the importance of process over product, the role of reflection in teaching and learning, and how educators themselves must engage in curiosity, experimentation, and growth to create meaningful learning experiences for children. Episode 21, listen on YouTube and Spotify — Why Arts? by Emergent Inquiry Studio