Start of Semester
Please answer each survey question in a few thoughtful sentences.
1. How do you envision using art in your classroom?
I envision using art in my classroom very frequently. I am a big believer in letting children use their creativity effectively.
2. What do you know about integrated learning / integration?
I know that integration is something essential for elementary students. It is also necessary that we as teachers use art integration effectively.
3. Rate your comfort level in making art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
I feel as though I am not the most talented in art making. However, I believe that I will be very effective in teaching children how to create their own art.
4. Rate your comfort level in analyzing and talking about art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
Since I am not as artistically talented, I feel very comfortable analyzing and talking about art. After taking a few classes on art, I feel fairly confident when discussing and critiquing art work.
Please answer each survey question in a few thoughtful sentences.
1. How do you envision using art in your classroom?
I envision using art in my classroom very frequently. I am a big believer in letting children use their creativity effectively.
2. What do you know about integrated learning / integration?
I know that integration is something essential for elementary students. It is also necessary that we as teachers use art integration effectively.
3. Rate your comfort level in making art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
I feel as though I am not the most talented in art making. However, I believe that I will be very effective in teaching children how to create their own art.
4. Rate your comfort level in analyzing and talking about art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
Since I am not as artistically talented, I feel very comfortable analyzing and talking about art. After taking a few classes on art, I feel fairly confident when discussing and critiquing art work.
End of Semester
Now that you have [almost] completed the course, please answer each survey question once more in a few thoughtful sentences.
1. How do you envision using art in your classroom?
I envision using art in my classroom in small integrated ways. I really like the idea of having them draw out their stories and narrative but I don't want my students to feel like they are forced to. I also envision using it through the technology that is available. I would love to see what kind of computer artwork they could come up with and create.
2. What do you know about integrated learning / integration?
I know that integrated learning is essential for maximum student retention of a topic area. It is also challenging for the teacher but is definitely something that is doable, it just takes some extra work.
3. Rate your comfort level in making art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
I feel that after this class, I am an artist and know how to make art. It may not be beautiful or 'art' to someone else, but as long as I view my pieces as art and unique, then it is.
4. Rate your comfort level in analyzing and talking about art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
I feel extremely comfortable with analyzing and talking about art because there is really no wrong way. Each person has their own interpretation of art and it is great if someone else has a different view on a piece because then it can be discussed and talked about. I also feel that VTS definitely helped me get comfortable with viewing and discussing art.
Now that you have [almost] completed the course, please answer each survey question once more in a few thoughtful sentences.
1. How do you envision using art in your classroom?
I envision using art in my classroom in small integrated ways. I really like the idea of having them draw out their stories and narrative but I don't want my students to feel like they are forced to. I also envision using it through the technology that is available. I would love to see what kind of computer artwork they could come up with and create.
2. What do you know about integrated learning / integration?
I know that integrated learning is essential for maximum student retention of a topic area. It is also challenging for the teacher but is definitely something that is doable, it just takes some extra work.
3. Rate your comfort level in making art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
I feel that after this class, I am an artist and know how to make art. It may not be beautiful or 'art' to someone else, but as long as I view my pieces as art and unique, then it is.
4. Rate your comfort level in analyzing and talking about art, and discuss.
Uneasy 1 2 3 4 5 Comfortable
I feel extremely comfortable with analyzing and talking about art because there is really no wrong way. Each person has their own interpretation of art and it is great if someone else has a different view on a piece because then it can be discussed and talked about. I also feel that VTS definitely helped me get comfortable with viewing and discussing art.