Reflection #2

I have learned that it is very important to incorporate visual arts into teaching other curricular areas. I learned that a fun way to incorporate art is by using picture book illustrators because children may have seen their artwork in books and they can relate to it. There are also a lot of different art styles in children books like impressionism, realism, expressionism, cartoon, surrealism, and folk art. I also learned about the different principles and elements in artwork and how I can analyze a art piece.

This means that when I become a teacher I need to incorporate the visual arts into my teaching because children will learn quicker and easier. I am also planning on saving the children's illustrator assignment and use that in my class as well. I will also be able to teach them about the principles and elements in art so they will grow a deeper appreciation for art.

I want to learn more about specific ways to incorporate visual arts into my class so I can make sure I do it. I also want to go to more shows and activities that involve the arts so I can grow a deeper appreciation and excitement for it.

I thought our group worked really well together. I helped with coming up with the activity and I created the paper with the instructions on how to do that activity. I learned that it is really nice being able to bounce off ideas with other soon to be teachers to come up with a really great activity and idea. I also learned about some of the popular illustrators that I never heard of before.