Event Title
New Perspectives for Art Making With Special Needs Students
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Art Education
Mentor Information
Katalin Zaszlavik
Department
Art and Design
Location
Kirkhof Center 2270
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Arts, Creativity/ Innovation, World Perspective
Abstract
Grand Valley State University Art Education students prepared and taught studio art projects to 17 visiting Special Need Students, age 16 to 26, in Fall 2011. The project was based on using recycled materials, specifically used tires, to create art through printmaking. Each teaching practice was visually documented and a written reflection was collected and shared among the Art Education students. The group applied their research skills through: a.) preparing the project, b.) problem solving of emerging ideas and/or technical challenges, c.) inventing new art making strategies. The PowerPoint presentation will share how this non-traditional teaching practice can be applied in a K-12 classroom as well as advocate for the power of art and art making in the development of a special need student.
New Perspectives for Art Making With Special Needs Students
Kirkhof Center 2270
Grand Valley State University Art Education students prepared and taught studio art projects to 17 visiting Special Need Students, age 16 to 26, in Fall 2011. The project was based on using recycled materials, specifically used tires, to create art through printmaking. Each teaching practice was visually documented and a written reflection was collected and shared among the Art Education students. The group applied their research skills through: a.) preparing the project, b.) problem solving of emerging ideas and/or technical challenges, c.) inventing new art making strategies. The PowerPoint presentation will share how this non-traditional teaching practice can be applied in a K-12 classroom as well as advocate for the power of art and art making in the development of a special need student.