Philosophy of Art Education Inspire Communicate Learn Philosophy

Philosophy of Art Education Inspire, Communicate, & Learn

Philosophy of Art Education Learn Explore without fear Be inspired Art

Philosophy of Art Education • Fear the lost opportunity • Have a difficult conversation • Explore curiousity • Imagine without boundaries

Philosophy of Art Education-AR 324 Course Influence I have always had a fundamental belief that art is an integral part of a child’s education • Realized my belief was biased towards music and performing arts • My bias was rooted in my grade school experience with visual art

Philosophy of Art Education-AR 324 Course Influence My only grade school experience: being scolded for coloring wrong • Source of my fear and intimidation of visual art • Music, PE, and the 3 R’s took instructional priority

Philosophy of Art Education-AR 324 Course Influence Overcoming Fear and Intimidation • In-Class Projects instilled a confidence that allowed me to overcome. • Enabled me to see the true value visual art brings to an individual’s self-esteem and selfworth.

Philosophy of Art Education-AR 324 Course Influence: Obligation and Commitment as a Teacher • Never go a day without using visual art. • Obligation to create opportunities for students to use visual art.

Philosophy of Art Education-No Art Left Behind Connect a math concept Discuss Difficult Issues Self Esteem and Worth Inspire and Explore Express Myself