In the last 2 weeks, we have been talking about visual art. Since I have taken many classes in art, especially the Art for Elementary Teachers a few semesters ago, I didn't feel like I learned a lot. But I did learn and get some ideas for lessons through the activities we did and well as the presentations on the illustrators. I think that is a great idea as a teacher, to introduce the students to illustrators.
So what?
I feel that art is very important to include in the classroom. There are students who have a creative brain and are never able to use their abilities because they are stuck doing science and math. With having art in the classroom, those students are able to shine. As I person, I love studying art and enjoying it as well. I am going to continue doing that, as I think that makes a person more intelligent.
Now what?
I truly believe students learn better and more effectively if they study and engage in different arts. I will use this in my classroom. I will integrate the arts into other subjects and let the students learn that way.
Our group project went well. I put together the hand out and came up with the project, with help and ideas from the other girls. I feel like we all did well and our parts. We had a hard time contacting the girl who is not in our cohort, but she worked it out and did what she needed to.
It's great that you have taken art classes and I'm sure that helped with the group project - cool. In your other classes, were you introduced to the Picturing America series and the SWAP art lessons, poster, and cards? I'm just wondering if they are included in the Art for Elementary teachers class.
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