Knowledge is the foundation upon which a flourishing classroom is built. Without knowledge in the classroom, no one will thrive. Knowledge of content, of teaching practices, of learning abilities and of technology contribute to the teacher's and the students' success. First, a teacher must know the content he or she is teaching. I want to be an art teacher. I might love looking at art and sharing it with others, but without a deep understanding of art history, art methods or art theory, I cannot fully understand art and therefore cannot effectively share it with my students. Similarly, I must understand and have knowledge of the best teaching practices, diverse learning situations and available technology so that I may share the information in the most effective way. Finally, there must be a way for me to be certain that my students are gaining knowledge throughout my class. By understanding how to properly assess my students and how to interpret the assessments that occur, I can be confident that we, as a class, have achieved our education goals.
I believe that the act of learning is not just for students. I am excited to share what I know about the art world with my students. However, I am even more excited to learn new art applications and bring those into the classroom as well. As I learn about education, the art of teaching, and how students learn, I am becoming a better learner, and in turn, a better teacher.
I believe that the act of learning is not just for students. I am excited to share what I know about the art world with my students. However, I am even more excited to learn new art applications and bring those into the classroom as well. As I learn about education, the art of teaching, and how students learn, I am becoming a better learner, and in turn, a better teacher.