Bringing Art into the Elementary Classroom

by Koster, Joan B.

• ISBN13: 9780766805415
• ISBN10: 0766805417
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-25
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This text shows prospective teachers practical ways to create classroom environments in which children become artists as they also become readers and writers. Based on the mind-expanding work of Howard Gardner and other teacher-researchers on the relationship between art and literacy, this book emphasizes the integration of all the arts into the elementary curriculum. It also addresses the immediate need of pre-service teachers for clear practical advice on how to set up effective art programs.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Part One: Introduction to the Language of Art	1	(218)
Art and Education: Philosophy and Goals	2	(29)
Introduction: Art in school	3	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is art?	4	(7)
Why...? Why is art a language?	11	(3)
Guiding Ideas: The role of art in school	14	(8)
In the Classroom: Applying the Standards	22	(5)
Conclusion: The role of art in education	27	(1)
Teacher Resources	28	(3)
Art and Learning: Connections and Themes	31	(50)
Introduction: Integrating art	32	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is integrated learning?	33	(6)
Why...? Why integrate learning?	39	(2)
Guiding Ideas: Teaching with, through, and about art	41	(21)
In the Classroom: Teaching art	62	(15)
Conclusion: Learning in concert	77	(1)
Teacher Resources	78	(3)
Creative Development: Motivation and Imagination	81	(38)
Introduction: Creativity in school	82	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is creativity?	82	(12)
Why...? Why nurture creativity?	94	(2)
Guiding Ideas: Constructing knowledge	96	(4)
In the Classroom: Invitation to create	100	(16)
Conclusion: Discovering meaning	116	(1)
Teacher Resources	117	(2)
Artistic Development: Growth and Potential	119	(44)
Introduction: The art of children	120	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is child art?	120	(12)
Why...? Why teach art to children?	132	(1)
Guiding Ideas: Influences on children's art	133	(12)
In the Classroom: Drawing and learning	145	(14)
Conclusion: Becoming artists	159	(1)
Teacher Ressources	160	(3)
Aesthetic Development: History and Culture	163	(56)
Introduction: Responding to art	164	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is aesthetic development?	164	(8)
Why...? Why should children study artworks?	172	(1)
Guiding Ideas: Artworks for learning	173	(7)
In the Classroom: Learning to look	180	(33)
Conclusion: Art for thinking	213	(1)
Teacher Resources	214	(5)
Part Two: Teaching Art	219	(200)
The Art of Teaching: Artist and Guide	220	(34)
Introduction: The teacher	221	(1)
Setting the Stage: Who is an artist?	221	(4)
Why...? Why should teachers be artistic role models?	225	(1)
Guiding Ideas: Learning by emulation	226	(2)
In the Classroom: Showing and telling	228	(23)
Conclusion: Creating communication	251	(1)
Teacher Resources	251	(3)
Artists Together: Cooperation and Consideration	254	(44)
Introduction: The social event	255	(1)
Setting the Stage: The social side of art	255	(12)
Why...? Why promote social growth through art?	267	(1)
Guiding Ideas: Celebrating diversity through art	268	(9)
In the Classroom: Cooperative art activities	277	(17)
Conclusion: A society of artists	294	(1)
Teacher Resources	294	(4)
The Artful Classroom: Management and Organization	298	(42)
Introduction: An environment for art	299	(1)
Setting the Stage: How can we create a place for art in the classroom?	300	(12)
Guiding Ideas: Selecting art supplies	312	(8)
Why...? Why promote safe behavior?	320	(2)
In the Classroom: Making time for art	322	(15)
Conclusion: Designing a place for art	337	(1)
Teacher Resources	338	(2)
Artistic Assessment: Process and Progress	340	(45)
Introduction: Evaluation	341	(1)
Setting the Stage: What should art assessments be like?	341	(2)
Why...? Why assess children's art?	343	(3)
Guiding Ideas: Assessing artistic growth	346	(31)
In the Classroom: Using art assessments	377	(5)
Conclusion: Making the grade	382	(2)
Teacher Resources	384	(1)
Art beyond the Classroom: School and Community	385	(34)
Introduction: Reaching out	386	(1)
Setting the Stage: What encompasses community?	386	(1)
Why...? Why expand art beyond the classroom?	387	(3)
Guiding Ideas: Linking with the wider community	390	(10)
In the Classroom: Creating effective displays and art events	400	(16)
Conclusion: Opening the classroom door	416	(1)
Teacher Resources	416	(3)
Part Three: Producing Art	419	(180)
Building Artistry: Process and Production	420	(56)
Introduction: Producing art	421	(1)
Setting the Stage: What do artists do?	421	(12)
Why...? Why hands-on art?	433	(1)
Guiding Ideas: The artistic process	434	(6)
In the Classroom: Paper and paint	440	(34)
Conclusion: The art of doing art	474	(1)
Teacher Resources	475	(1)
Art and Design: Form and Function	476	(81)
Introduction: Making decisions	477	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is design?	477	(21)
Why...? Why teach design?	498	(3)
Guiding Ideas: Design and function	501	(21)
In the Classroom: Books, sculpture, and fiber	522	(30)
Conclusion: The designing teacher	552	(2)
Teacher Resources	554	(3)
Art and Technology: Change and Conformity	557	(42)
Introduction: Facing change	558	(1)
Setting the Stage: What is the technological society?	558	(1)
Why...? Why teach media literacy?	559	(2)
Guiding Ideas: Media literacy	561	(9)
In the Classroom: Computers and cameras	570	(26)
Conclusion: On-line artists	596	(1)
Teacher Resources	596	(3)
Glossary	599	(8)
References	607	(2)
Index	609