Teaching To Support Children S Artistic Independence

Author : George Szekely
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000535822

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Teaching to Support Children's Artistic Independence by George Szekely Pdf

This engagingly written, research- and practice-based book defines how art teachers can build on students’ creative initiatives without depending on adult-imposed lesson plans and school requirements. In doing so, art educator and author George Szekely explores the role of the arts in developing children’s creativity and sense of purpose, and reminds readers that students in the art classroom are unique artists, designers, and innovators. Against the backdrop of a school culture that over-emphasizes compliance and standardization, Szekely recognizes the importance of the role of the art teacher in supporting the artistic independence and creative flare that occurs naturally in students of all ages in the classroom. Providing real-life examples of classrooms and schools that work towards championing child artists, this text arms teachers with the skills necessary to listen to their students and support them in presenting their ideas in class. Ultimately, Szekely challenges readers to focus the practice of art teaching on the student’s creative process, rather than the teacher’s presentation of art. Written for pre-service and in-service art educators, teacher educators, and researchers, Teaching to Support Children’s Creativity and Artistic Independence demonstrates that an openness to youthful and inquisitive visual expression inspires a more rewarding learning experience for both teacher and child artists that can support a life-long love of art.

Author : Dana Frantz Bentley
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807772065

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Everyday Artists by Dana Frantz Bentley Pdf

For the young child, art is a way of solving problems, conceptualizing the world, and creating new possibilities. In Everyday Artists, the author addresses the disconnect that exists between the teaching of art and the way young children actually experience art. In doing so, this book questions commonly held notions and opens up exciting new possibilities for art education in the early childhood classroom. A practicing teacher herself, Bentley uses vignettes of children’s everyday activities—from block building to clean-up to outdoor play—to help teachers identify and scaffold the genuine artistic practice of young children. Book Features: Tangible examples of everyday arts experiences told through lively classroom stories.An examination of the teacher’s role with suggestions of appropriate ways to support children’s artistic expression.Clear explanations of how inquiry and creativity contribute to the overall thinking and learning of the young child.A “Voice of the Teacher” section that offers teaching strategies for extending children’s thinking and learning.A wide-range of ideas for teachers who feel they do not know how to “do” art. Dana Frantz Bentley is a teacher researcher and preschool teacher at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She received a Doctorate of Education, Art, and Art Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. “Much has been written about the role of the arts in education, especially about the importance of the arts to early childhood learning. Dana Frantz Bentley endows the arts with an additional and central kind of significance rooted in a broad conception of cognition.” —From the Foreword by Judith M. Burton, Teachers College, Columbia University “Like the young children she describes, Dana Frantz Bentley is an ‘everyday artist,’ making something ‘beautiful’ of her informed and thoughtful pedagogy. There is much to learn from the artful reflection and generative inquiry of this inspired early childhood educator.” —Jessica Hoffmann Davis, author of Why Our Schools Need the Arts

Author : Penny Hay
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317429135

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Teaching Art Creatively by Penny Hay Pdf

Teaching Art Creatively is packed with ideas and inspiration to enrich teachers' knowledge and understanding of art and design in the primary classroom. It synthesises the philosophical and practical elements of teaching, encouraging a move away from traditional didactic approaches to contemporary classroom pedagogies to develop children’s creative potential. With an emphasis on recognising the value of children’s art and how to support children’s creative and artistic processes, key topics explored include improving your own creativity, competence and confidence helping children become independent artists starting points and imaginative contexts for art and design individual, group and whole class work art inside and outside the classroom how to develop visual literacy the value of working alongside artists the contribution of art and design to children’s overall creative development Teaching Art Creatively offers a new model of visual arts education in the primary years. Illustrated throughout with examples of exciting projects, children’s work and case studies of good practice, it will be essential reading for every professional who wishes to embed creative approaches to teaching in their classroom.

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309324885

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Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Children Birth to Age 8: Deepening and Broadening the Foundation for Success Pdf

Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.

Author : Susan Stacey
Publisher : Redleaf Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781605543925

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Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood by Susan Stacey Pdf

An inspiring step-by-step guide to documenting children's ideas, questions, and learning in a way that enhances teacher's thinking and understanding

Author : David Roy,William James Baker,Bill Baker,Amy Hamilton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781107636200

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Teaching the Arts by David Roy,William James Baker,Bill Baker,Amy Hamilton Pdf

Provides a comprehensive introduction to Arts education in Australia and New Zealand - dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts.

Author : George Szekely
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135098650

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Play and Creativity in Art Teaching by George Szekely Pdf

In Play and Creativity in Art Teaching, esteemed art educator George Szekely draws on his two classic volumes, Encouraging Creativity in Art Lessons and From Play to Art, to create a new book for new times. The central premise is that art teachers are not only a source of knowledge about art but also a catalyst for creating conditions that encourage students to use their own ideas for making art. By observing children at play and using props and situations familiar to them, teachers can build on children’s energy and self-initiated discoveries to inspire school art that comes from the child’s imagination. The foundation of this teaching approach is the belief that the essential goal of art teaching is to inspire children to behave like artists, that art comes from within themselves and not from the art teacher. Play and Creativity in Art Teaching offers plans for the study of children’s play and for discovering creative art teaching as a way to bring play into the art room. While it does not offer a teaching formula or a single set of techniques to be followed, it demystifies art and shows how teachers can help children find art in familiar and ordinary places, accessible to everyone. This book also speaks to parents and the important roles they can play in supporting school art programs and nourishing the creativity of their children.

Author : Abigail Flesch Connors
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780874260786

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Teaching Creativity by Abigail Flesch Connors Pdf

Author : Joan Packer Isenberg,Mary Renck Jalongo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Creative activities and seat work
ISBN : 0132853361

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Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning by Joan Packer Isenberg,Mary Renck Jalongo Pdf

In Creative Thinking and Arts-Based Learning: Preschool Through Fourth Grade, 6/e Joan Packer Isenberg and Mary Renck Jalongo show future and current early childhood educators how to integrate children's creativity, play, and the arts into their curriculum in a way that fosters learning and growth and meets accountability measures, by emphasizing the use of technology to enhance creativity and the arts, with myriad suggestions to differentiate instruction and make adaptations for diverse learners across the art forms. Organized into four main parts, the text covers the foundations of creative thought; examines children's play, games, and inventions; addresses the subject areas that are traditionally associated with the creative arts; delves into the teacher's role&—supporting creative expression and play, assessing creative processes and products, and working with diverse families and communities; and discusses effective design and use of environments, materials, and resources. Unique boxed pedagogical features make the text more practical, readable, and helpful to the early childhood educator.

Author : Nancy Beal,Gloria Bley Miller
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2001-08-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 0374527709

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The Art of Teaching Art to Children by Nancy Beal,Gloria Bley Miller Pdf

Section specifically for parents on helping their children create art at home. The book is extensively illustrated with the art of Beal's students, visual proof of her gifts as an educator and art enthusiast. Book jacket.

Author : Katherine M. Douglas,Diane B. Jaquith
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780807749760

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Engaging Learners Through Artmaking by Katherine M. Douglas,Diane B. Jaquith Pdf

Teaching for Artistic Behavior is an art education curriculum focused on choice-based teaching and learning for elementary and middle school age students. The pedagogy is clearly outlined and addresses personal relevancy, the learning environment, instruction, assessment and advocacy. A strong argument is presented for meaningful learner-directed art making experiences for all students. This book blends sound educational theory with actual practice, and is a resource for practicing and pre-service art teachers, curriculum coordinators, aftercare and camp directors and anyone interested in authentic learning through visual art.

Author : Olivia N. Saracho
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136842108

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An Integrated Play-based Curriculum for Young Children by Olivia N. Saracho Pdf

Play provides young children with the opportunity to express their ideas, symbolize, and test their knowledge of the world. It provides the basis for inquiry in literacy, science, social studies, mathematics, art, music, and movement. Through play, young children become active learners engaged in explorations about themselves, their community, and their personal-social world. An Integrated Play-Based Curriculum for Young Children offers the theoretical framework for understanding the origins of an early childhood play-based curriculum and how young children learn and understand concepts in a social and physical environment. Distinguished author Olivia N. Saracho then explores how play fits into various curriculum areas in order to help teachers develop their early childhood curriculum using developmentally and culturally appropriate practice. Through this integrated approach, young children are able to actively engage in meaningful and functional experiences in their natural context. Special Features Include: Vignettes of children’s conversations and actions in the classroom Suggestions for activities and classroom materials Practical examples and guidelines End-of-chapter summaries to enhance and extend the reader’s understanding of young children By presenting appropriate theoretical practices for designing and implementing a play-based curriculum, An Integrated Play-Based Curriculum for Young Children offers pre-service teachers the foundational knowledge about the field, about the work that practitioners do with young children, and how to best assume a teacher’s role effectively.

Author : Katherine M. Douglas,Diane B. Jaquith
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780807758915

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Engaging Learners Through Artmaking by Katherine M. Douglas,Diane B. Jaquith Pdf

The authors who introduced the concepts of Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) and choice-based art education have completely revised and updated their original, groundbreaking bestseller that was designed to facilitate independent learning and support student choices in subject matter and media. More than ever before, teachers are held accountable for student growth and this new edition offers updated recommendations for assessments at multiple levels, the latest strategies and structures for effective instruction, and new resources and helpful tips that provide multiple perspectives and entry points for readers. The Second Edition of Engaging Learners Through Artmaking will support those who are new to choice-based authentic art education, as well as experienced teachers looking to go deeper with this curriculum. This dynamic, user-friendly resource includes sample lesson plans and demonstrations, assessment criteria, curricular mapping, room planning, photos of classroom set-ups, media exploration, and many other concrete and open-ended strategies for implementing TAB in kindergarten–grade 8. Book Features: Introduces artistic behaviors that sustain engagement, such as problem finding, innovation, play, representation, collaboration, and more. Provides instructional modes for differentiation, including whole-group, small-group, individual, and peer coaching. Offers management strategies for choice-based learning environments, structuring time, design of studio centers, and exhibition. Illustrates shifts in control from teacher-directed to learner-directed, examining the concept of quality in children’s artwork. Highlights artist statements by children identifying personal relevancy, discovery learning, and reflection.

Author : Joy Evans,Tanya Skelton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1783173025

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How to Teach Art to Children by Joy Evans,Tanya Skelton Pdf

How to Teach Art to Children is designed to increase pupil awareness of the different kinds of art. It gives pupils a wide range of experiences and helps them to appreciate the art around them. Most importantly, it lets them know that there is no wrong way to do art. The activities in Part 1 introduce the seven basic elements of art - line, shape, colour, value (tones), texture and form. Each section begins with a definition of the element and provides a series of art experiences that allow young artists to experiment with the element. Experiences are labelled as large-group, small-group, partner or individual activities. Each element is introduced with a large-group experience and then pupils' understanding is extended with small-group and independent projects. All the experiences are designed to encourage pupils to explore materials and techniques, rather than to simply complete projects. There are 96 projects to undertake with step-by-step directions and full-colour examples. Part 2 of How to Teach Art to Children focuses on 24 famous artists and cultures and shows how they use the seven elements of art in different ways in their art. The accompanying activities allow pupils to experience the style of each artist.

Author : Judith Dinham
Publisher : Cengage AU
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780170420594

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Delivering Authentic Arts Education 4e by Judith Dinham Pdf

This market-leading practical text helps student teachers develop their confidence, understanding and skills to effectively and authentically teach arts. With a strong balance between theory and practice, Delivering Authentic Arts Education outlines the true nature of the key learning area of arts education and its importance in the curriculum, emphasising the arts as forms of creative activity, meaning-making and expression in a cultural context. Initial chapters discuss how to recognise and build on existing artistic abilities and pedagogical skills, how to encourage children’s creativity, how to lead arts appreciation experiences, and the general principles of planning and assessment. Part 2 specifically examines the five arts areas: dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts. The final part of the text, Units of Inquiry, contains valuable sample learning activities and resources that demonstrate how to plan an effective lesson within a unit of inquiry.