Teaching to Support Children's Artistic Independence: How Children's Creativity Can Inform Art Education

This book explores how art teachers can build on students' creative initiatives without depending on adult-imposed lesson plans and school requirements. It emphasizes the importance of the arts in developing children's creativity and sense of purpose and reminds readers that students in the art classroom are unique artists, designers, and innovators. It provides real-life examples of classrooms and schools that work towards championing child artists and arms teachers with the skills necessary to listen to their students and support them in presenting their ideas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 29 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivatingly written book, steeped in research and practical insights, unveils a groundbreaking approach for art teachers to nurture and expand students' creative endeavors without being bound by rigid adult-imposed lesson plans and school requirements. Authored by renowned art educator and author George Szekely, the book delves into the profound role of the arts in fostering children's creativity and sense of purpose. It serves as a poignant reminder that students in the art classroom are unique artists, designers, and innovators, deserving of support and encouragement to flourish.

Amid a school culture that often prioritizes compliance and standardization, Szekely recognizes the critical importance of the art teacher in championing the artistic independence and unique creative flair that naturally emerges in students of all ages. Through real-life examples of classrooms and schools that have successfully embraced child artists, this text equips teachers with the essential skills to truly listen to their students and provide unwavering support in helping them articulate their ideas within the classroom.

At its core, Teaching to Support Children's Creativity and Artistic Independence challenges readers to shift their focus from the teacher's presentation of art to the students' creative process. By embracing a child-centered approach, educators can foster a more rewarding and enriching learning experience for both themselves and their young artists, nurturing a lifelong love for art. This book is a valuable resource for pre-service and in-service art educators, teacher educators, and researchers, as it underscores the transformative power of an open-minded and inquisitive approach to art teaching.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367440602