What: I have really enjoyed learning about the elements and principles of art in class this week. Although it was review for me, it was interesting to interpret this lesson from the point of view of an elementary student. I really liked being able to look at the prints displayed around the room and determining which ones used which elements or principles. I also enjoyed using the decks of paintings at our tables and holding up good examples of each principle and element.
So What: There are so many ways you could incorporate using the principles and elements of art into your classroom. They would definitely be a great tool to use when showing students a new book. It would be great to allow students to examine the art in the book and construct their own opinions about what good examples of art elements and/or principles the book demonstrates. As a teacher, I think a big part of teaching art is allowing students to work at their own pace and share their own ideas about a piece of art. Allowing students to participate in engaging, fun activities such as the ones we did in class would encourage them to get excited about art and to enjoy evaluating a particular piece of art.
Now What: Teaching the elements and principles of art is a basic step in helping students understand how to evaluate art, but it is also very important. By watching each student share their ideas or opinions about a particular print or painting, there is a lot of great insight a teacher could obtain. You may be able to learn more about that student's learning style or their strengths in school. By spending time to teach students the basics of art, a teacher could find ways to help their students succeed in other subjects as well.
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