Philosophy of Teaching The Philosophy my teaching will be to create a community that is constructive and allows for original work to be produced every day. Striving for the inclusion of everyone through the understanding of art and how it is made. My goals will be reachable, but have the ability to give them the chance to learn life skills. One the first day of class my goal will be to start creating connections. Listening to my students wants from their class is key. When given a say in their education they will have extra motivation to produce great pieces. In High School, talent will no longer get you an ‘A’ on every project, the time is needed to put in quality work. Another goal would be to change the minds of my students that
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Once the general knowledge is given using the classic tool of lecture using visual aids and examples there will still be questioned. With most students grasping concepts in art is a struggle due to the different way of thinking; giving students the opportunity to ask clarifying questions helps with their understanding. The students that have grasped the concept from the lecture can begin the next step in the journey to learn which is the ability to apply what they have learned to create something. This begins with the brainstorming of an idea. When I am with a student giving them my full attention connects me to them they are more willing to ask questions. An artist can only become great when they start to question things. I want to give them the foundation to make art for the want to produce not just the grade. When a student has met the assignment I would give them the option to make whatever they want to be based off a new idea or something that was another choice for the project. Letting go of the reins as a teacher, without giving them the hope for extra credit, means that they are creating for the sheer want. Teaching a passion to a student is something that is almost impossible, grading a student’s piece is even …show more content…
The more you know about a person the less you will identify them by their race, gender or class. Seeing your classmates beyond the surface level, knowing their name and hobbies allow for the mind to associate them with the important attributes of the student for this class. My students will rotate tables every time they learn each name of who is sitting around them. Art rooms are always crowded and tension can get high waiting for space to use different materials or tools. When you are a community you can smoothly work around one another with fewer incidents. Being aware of your class and the environment allows for you to make against for better inclusion. With every classroom, you will make changes to improve the atmosphere and
Once the general knowledge is given using the classic tool of lecture using visual aids and examples there will still be questioned. With most students grasping concepts in art is a struggle due to the different way of thinking; giving students the opportunity to ask clarifying questions helps with their understanding. The students that have grasped the concept from the lecture can begin the next step in the journey to learn which is the ability to apply what they have learned to create something. This begins with the brainstorming of an idea. When I am with a student giving them my full attention connects me to them they are more willing to ask questions. An artist can only become great when they start to question things. I want to give them the foundation to make art for the want to produce not just the grade. When a student has met the assignment I would give them the option to make whatever they want to be based off a new idea or something that was another choice for the project. Letting go of the reins as a teacher, without giving them the hope for extra credit, means that they are creating for the sheer want. Teaching a passion to a student is something that is almost impossible, grading a student’s piece is even …show more content…
The more you know about a person the less you will identify them by their race, gender or class. Seeing your classmates beyond the surface level, knowing their name and hobbies allow for the mind to associate them with the important attributes of the student for this class. My students will rotate tables every time they learn each name of who is sitting around them. Art rooms are always crowded and tension can get high waiting for space to use different materials or tools. When you are a community you can smoothly work around one another with fewer incidents. Being aware of your class and the environment allows for you to make against for better inclusion. With every classroom, you will make changes to improve the atmosphere and