Innovative pedagogical strategies to strengthen creativity in arts education

The research analyzed the impact of arts education on the development of creative thinking in high school students in the canton of Jipijapa. It was evident that the teaching of the arts not only enriched the academic training of the students, but also fostered key skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and self-expression. Through the analysis of background information and theoretical bases, the relevance of innovative methodologies, such as image reading and Project-Based Learning (PBL), was highlighted, which allowed for the enhancement of creativity in the classroom and the strengthening of meaningful learning. The study was based on constructivist approaches, such as the postulates of Piaget and Vygotsky, which emphasized the active construction of knowledge. In addition, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences provided a conceptual framework for understanding the diversity of students' abilities. In the Ecuadorian context, the legal framework, composed of the LOEI and the LOES, supported the importance of arts education in the integral formation of citizens. Despite the progress made, challenges were identified in the implementation of pedagogical strategies that favor the teaching of the arts. It was concluded that strengthening arts education would contribute to the development of creative skills essential in the 21st century, and the integration of innovative methodologies and the continuous training of teachers were recommended to improve arts education in Ecuador.