Back from Field Experience

What: This week was our first class after field experience. We were able to discuss our experience with others and obtain ideas from other students. It was interesting to see the wide array of different experiences fellow classmates had when dealing with the arts.
So What: In class this week, we had somewhat of a roundtable discussion on the experiences we had with creative arts during field. There were so many different stories and ideas that came from everyone. It was really interesting to see the way that some teachers didn't really make time for arts and the way others obviously valued arts in their own classroom. Many students shared stories about art projects being an all day thing and told how the kids absolutely loved it. It would be really great if all teachers were able to do that. It really seems as if confidence plays a huge part on the teacher's role. If a teacher isn't confident in the arts or their ability to teach the arts, they are less likely to bring creative arts into the classroom.
Now What: It's always great to hear other stories or experiences. It always adds to your own values or ideas for what you will do in your own classroom. One of the best things I have learned from this class is the importance of the arts for young children. If anything, it is fun and it gives them a "break" from everything else. I think we need to make sure to at least try using creative arts in our classrooms because it can be so empowering for young children.