Post #6 - Presentation of Inquiry Project

Here is my Presentation of my Passion Inquiry Project.

Art Education: A Creative Approach to Learning

Post #5 - Other Resources

Additional Art Education Texts:

•       Evans, J. & Skelton, T. (2001).  How to teach art to children, grades 1-6.  Monterey, CA: Evan-Moor, Corp.

•       Hume, Helen D. (2010).  The art teacher’s book of lists (2^ndedition).  San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

•       Hume, Helen D. (2008).  The art teacher’s survival guide for elementary & middle schools.  San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

•       Hume, Helen D. (2014).  The art teacher’s survival guide for secondary schools, 7-12.  San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

•       Stewart, M. G. and Walker, S. R. (2005).  Rethinking curriculum in art.  Worchester, MA:  Davis Publications, Inc.

Supporting Information for Culture-Based Art Education Lessons: 

Origami for Elementary School Students

·     How to Make a Butterfly:

·     https://youtu.be/cZdO2e8K29o

·     How to Make a Rose:

·     https://youtu.be/Jj0F-vdN18w

·     How to Make a Fox:

·     https://youtu.be/UsXmq2KoQik

Oral Tradition: The Importance of the Storyteller

Diverse Artists and References:  

·     Helen Cordero/Cochiti Pueblo/National Endowment of the Arts

·     https://www.arts.gov/honors/heritage/fellows/helen-cordero

·     Michelle Paisano/Laguna Pueblo/Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Smithsonian, National Museum of the American Indian

·     https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons?q=a+listening+doll#results

·      Chris Luther/Laguna Pueblo/Storyteller/Laguna Public Library

·      https://youtu.be/v4g1sSuIA-I

Masks from Around the World

African Masks:

·      https://youtu.be/Xld_kRCuGhY

Native American Masks:

·      https://youtu.be/Y12-Y_r1Zcc

Nativity Scene w/ Stable

Post #4 - Visualizing Understanding

Part I – Visualizing Understanding

The 6 Stages of Clay:  Shows the various stages of clay that a student will learn.

The Pinch Pot, The Slab, and The Coil:  Demonstrates three processes of working with clay.

Making a Pinch Pot:  Demonstrates a step-by-step process of making a pinch pot for any age group.

Clay Pinch Pot:  This infographic shows a more detailed process of making a pinch pot and detailing the pot by adding various designs.

Owl Ornament

Owl Ornament:  This infographic shows another step-by-step process of making an owl ornament out of clay which can be adapted to any age group.

Part II – Process Analysis

I have been working as a clay sculptor since 1984 and teaching in this discipline since 1985 where I have used many visualizations to help students understand the process of working with clay.  Many teachers are afraid to use this medium because they are unaware of how to use it. 

In addition to using infographics, I choose to use visual boards that have a lot of information on them to prepare students for new lessons as they are filled with many examples of the assignment.  Many students are visual learners, these infographics and visual boards are great teaching devices for students and teachers.