In Brief...
In art education, students learn best when the content and the presentation of curriculum is made relevant and meaningful to students’ lives. The art room is meant to be a place where students can both learn and express themselves. Advocating the importance of self expression and implementing a hands-on approach to learning art content are vital tools in influencing student learning. Students must be able to develop meaningful connections between the art content they learn in class and its relationship to the world they live in.
More on My Philosophy...
It is the role of the educator to support students’ personal growth by providing relevant learning experiences and by promoting self exploration. Students learn best when they are active rather than passive members of their own learning. It is important for the educator to establish a student-centered classroom environment where the teacher acts as a guide for learning. Art educators should focus on larger enduring ideas and skills while addressing standards and objectives. This enriching learning approach allows students to developing critical thinking skills and leads to creative, informed citizens.
Just as art is woven into all aspects of culture, the art educator’s role is not only to teach art, but to branch out into other subjects. The art curriculum should be rich in connections to what students are learning elsewhere. This allows students to develop a personal understanding of how art relates to other areas of learning and their lives. Art curriculum should not only encompass the making of art, but also must delve into art history, art aesthetics, and art criticism. This discipline-based approach allows students to become well rounded in the diverse subject of art.
Just as art is woven into all aspects of culture, the art educator’s role is not only to teach art, but to branch out into other subjects. The art curriculum should be rich in connections to what students are learning elsewhere. This allows students to develop a personal understanding of how art relates to other areas of learning and their lives. Art curriculum should not only encompass the making of art, but also must delve into art history, art aesthetics, and art criticism. This discipline-based approach allows students to become well rounded in the diverse subject of art.