Blog 22: Discuss your experiences in Art 307. What have they contributed to your understanding of Art? of the Role of Art in Leaning? of what the relationship between education and learning is? of the role of the teacher in this process?
I’ve found that I’ve learned quite a bit about art in this class. I am a much better painter, in particular, than when I walked through the door. I’ve realized that I am an abstract artist and to let go of my drawing anxiety. I have a new appreciation for my own artistic development and I am proud of what I’ve learned.
I found the Dewey readings we did particularly helpful. I find myself thinking of Dewey’s philosophy and repeating the tactics we learned whenever I think about teaching or even running summer camp. I’m trying to keep in mind that we, as instructors, should be aware of what the children are learning and what their experience is. Dewey’s philosophies are a huge part of the reason that my view of the child has changed.
I’ve learned a lot about what the teacher’s role is in the classroom, especially with regards to the holistic development of each child. I feel more confident that I am capable teaching art because I have a better notion of art as its own separate subject. Art is a subject that can reach children on every level of development, and it is important to see this.
With regards to projects, the peer teaching was helpful because it taught us to go through the planning of a lesson. It was fun to do projects with adults instead of children because they (our peers) gave helpful and encouraging feedback. The child workshop was a great project because it was really helpful to do artwork with only one child. It was great to focus on the documentation and on that child’s individual development.
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