Dr. Jan MacLean is a visual artist and Senior Lecturer in the Fields of Literacy and Art Education with the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters on the topics of “Inclusion through the Arts”. As well she has presented her research throughout North America, Europe and Asia and been awarded “International Scholar of the Year” by Shanghai Normal University. Current research focusses on exploring ways engagement with the arts and reflective practice can support students’ mental, emotional, and physical health while encouraging a stronger sense of belonging, empathy and compassionate connection towards themselves and others.
Prof. Dr. Jan MacLean
Presentation Title: Widening the lens: Fostering empathy and emotional literacy through art making and reflective practice in elementary settings / Building the Language of Emotional Literacy: Encouraging Critical and Creative Thinking through Artmaking and Reflective practice
Simon Fraser University, Canada
Past Speaker