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OverviewThis engagingly written, research- and practice-based book defines how art teachers can build on students’ creative initiatives without depending on adult-imposed lesson plans and school requirements. In doing so, art educator and author George Szekely explores the role of the arts in developing children’s creativity and sense of purpose, and reminds readers that students in the art classroom are unique artists, designers, and innovators. Against the backdrop of a school culture that over-emphasizes compliance and standardization, Szekely recognizes the importance of the role of the art teacher in supporting the artistic independence and creative flare that occurs naturally in students of all ages in the classroom. Providing real-life examples of classrooms and schools that work towards championing child artists, this text arms teachers with the skills necessary to listen to their students and support them in presenting their ideas in class. Ultimately, Szekely challenges readers to focus the practice of art teaching on the student’s creative process, rather than the teacher’s presentation of art. Written for pre-service and in-service art educators, teacher educators, and researchers, Teaching to Support Children’s Creativity and Artistic Independence demonstrates that an openness to youthful and inquisitive visual expression inspires a more rewarding learning experience for both teacher and child artists that can support a life-long love of art. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George Szekely (University of Kentucky, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367440572ISBN 10: 0367440571 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 29 December 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsSection 1: Reimagining Art Teaching 1: A New Mindset 2: Finding the Artist in Every Student 3: Qualities of an Independent Artist 4: Creating the Art Class 5: A Different Kind of Art Class Section 2: Relationships in the Classroom 6: The Unknown and the Individual in the Art Class 7: Building Relationships with Art Students 8: Students Seeing Themselves as Artists 9: When Art Becomes Difficult Section 3: Home and School Art 10: Separating Art from School 11: Students Beyond the Art Class 12: Bridging the Gap Between School and Home Art 13: Adults United 14: Art Lessons as Life LessonsReviewsTeaching to Support Children's Artistic Independence: How Children's Creativity Can Inform Art Education, is a qualitative study of children's personal stories, experiments and experiences. It describes for teachers the importance of teaching children artistic independence and the power of developing thinking, emotional growth and learning to value the importance and power of a child's thoughts and how this has a foundation in the art class room. This book is especially important because it's a testament to children and their development and that they are the stars in the art classroom. The book gives a perspective on the importance of young artists as thinkers, and inventors. It goes further to discuss how young artists should be encouraged to develop their primary thoughts and be encouraged to search for meaning and ways to materialize their thoughts. Ultimately, Szekely states young artists need to value themselves and while doing this they will develop cognitive skills such as the ability to perceive and react, process and understand, store information, make decisions and produce visual images. The book gives rich examples of how making art in the art room can lead to a lifetime of unlimited rich thoughts and creative inventions. -- Dr. Bernard Young, Professor, Arizona State University, USA Author InformationGeorge Szekely is Senior Professor and Area Head of Art Education at the University of Kentucky, USA. He is the author of numerous books including Art Teaching, Play and Creativity in Art Teaching, and Art Rooms as Centers for Design Education, all published by Routledge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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