Art, Senses and Technology as Positive Mechanisms for Teaching Labor Law

Abstract

The essential background for the proposal of this paper was the experience of teaching Labor Law through an Ecuadorian painting within a class that involved a visit to the National Museum of Ecuador in Quito. However, due to the interruption of in-person classes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the experience was continued by using a Digital Board with the chosen painting, a selected aroma to lead us to the scene of the artwork and a song to relate to the painting and its content. In this way, the artwork was contemplated by each of the students of a Faculty of Law of an Ecuadorian National University, but in a relaxed and reflective environment, which helped to maintain focus and explore different ways of observation. “Cosecha (Harvest)” by Eduardo Kingman was chosen because it reflected the realities of rural poverty and inequality in Ecuador, as well as the suffering caused by the arduous labor involved in agriculture. The analysis conducted demonstrates that the integration of different sensory stimuli, such as visually observing artwork, the aroma of a soil-covered potato, and music, enhances the learning experience in Labor Law. Furthermore, it shows that these additional elements can help capture attention, improve information retention, and provide a more meaningful context for teaching. The study concludes that the connection between art and law contributes to a deeper and more contextualized understanding of labor principles and that the complete sensory experience encourages immersion and reflection.