FDL art teachers talk about the importance of
art
A At
The Reporter’s request, Fond du Lac School District Fine Arts Director Polly
Mueller sent out a query asking
district art teachers why art is important and how it is being taught in the
schools.
B Anoush
Cowles, art teacher at Evans and Rosenow elementary schools replied: “The skills that we teach in the arts are
skills that children can use throughout their lives. These processes are
important, and part of the human experience. Art is used in our schools
as a way for children to translate the world through their own lens to
create something new and personal. It is a way for children to express their
experiences to others. Art can be a critical part of the learning experiences
of every child.”
C “Art classes can assist students to become
better problem solvers, and develop decision making and critical thinking
skills. Working on hands-on art projects can build fine motor skills.
All of these areas carry over to assist in other classroom learning and social
situations. Art reinforces what is taught in the classrooms and opens
students up to be more expressive in their work,” added Trudy
Perry, art teacher at Parkside and Lakeshore elementary schools. “We give
students opportunities they may not otherwise have and introduce art from other
cultures. This may open doors to future career choices and help students become
more global learners. Art classes encourage students to be creative and use
their imagination and also develop self esteem.”
D “Art provides opportunities for self-expression and
the opportunity to reflect on their artwork. It also provides students with
self-esteem, motivation, creativity and self-expression. Students are able to develop
independence and collaboration throughout their experiences,” Cassie
Morasch, art teacher at Theisen
Middle School, expressed.
She is convinced that arts education promotes the skills children need to be
successful. In addition, exposure to art education promotes self-directed
learning and teaches students that problems can have more than one solution.
E
Michele Schneider, art teacher at Sabish Middle School,
holds the view that students must communicate ideas, collaborate to give
constructive criticism to peers and be able to receive those criticisms. “Critical
thinking is vital in today’s world and in the art classroom students are able
to utilize the creative side of the
brain while also engaging the logical side. Art teaches the child to look at
problems from other angles.”
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utilize –
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1) Read the article and match each of the headings to
a paragraph.
1 Children develop independence, creativity, self-expression
2 Children describe their world
3 Polly Mueller questioned art teachers
4 Art supports critical thinking
5 Art develops thinking and prepares for
future life
2) Read the article and answer the questions.
1 What did Polly Mueller want to find out?
2 Why does Anoush Cowles think art
skills are important?
3 What do art classes develop according to Trudy
Perry?
4 Which qualities does art boost according to Cassie
Morasch?
5 What does Michele Schneider say about
critical thinking?
3) Explain the following words and phrases.
1 translate the world through their own lens
2 become
better problem solvers
3 fine
motor skills
4 art
reinforces what is taught
5 develop
independence and collaboration
4) Answer the following questions.
What is art education? What are developmental
benefits of art? What does art education develop? What is social role of art
education? How should art teachers educate their students?
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ROZNIK,
Sharon. FDL art teachers talk about the importance of art. FDL Reporter [online].
2015 [cit. 2015-09-21]. Available at:
http://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2015/03/06/fdl-art-teachers-talk-importance-art/24500883/
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