Summary of Learning

Integrated Expressive Arts

• Over the course of this semester, I have had the opportunity to be apart of Integrated Expressive Arts.
• I am thankful that this class is a requirement because I have learned so much! The different art studios and tasks will most definitely be implemented in my future classroom!

Overview

• Within the chapter readings, I have learned that art is more than drawing on paper. Art incorporates music, dance, and play.

Learning from the Chapters

• Children are creative when they expressive themselves in symbolic ways.
• It is important to engage children in dance and movement.
• Children should incorporate dramatic play while playing.
• Children are active learners.

Learning from Studios

• Within the studio sessions, I got to learn about different art lessons based on the grade level.
• I made an oil pastel and water color drawing of my family. (first grade)
• I also created a story sequence for the story, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." (second grade)

Learning from Studios Cont.

• As the grade levels go up, students should be learning more ways to describe their artwork using descriptive words. Ex: near, next to, behind, etc.
• In addition, as the grade level goes up, students should be using more art tools in their artwork to demonstrate their creativity.

Learning from Art Tasks

• There are many tools that teachers can use to incorporate expressive arts in the classroom. You can use photo, video, audio, story telling and presentation tools.
• Ex: Youtube, GoAnimate, Chirbit, etc.
• These tools can express ones's creativity.

Art Task Cont.

• It is important that the students understand how the tools work.
• Teachers should demonstrate the tools before having their students use them.
• As a future teacher, it is important that I make sure all of my students can access and utilize these tools.

Favorite Parts

• Greek dancing
• Visiting the Center for Applied Drama and Autism
• Creating masks

Big Take Aways

• Creative expression plays a huge role in a child's learning process to support the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and aesthetic development.
• It is so important to allow students to use their imagination and creativity.
• Art project should be alligned with standards.