Event Title
The Role of Visual Art in the Development of Special Needs Students
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Art Education
Mentor Information
Katalin Zaszlavik
Department
Art and Design
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 48
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Arts, Creativity/ Innovation
Abstract
Grand Valley State University Art Education students prepared and taught studio art projects to visiting special need students varied in age from 16 to 22 years old. The winter 2012 project focused on art-making within the confines of a circus. Students were asked to create a circus environment and populate it with multiple characters. The GVSU students applied their knowledge and research skills through a) preparation of the project, b) problem solving emerging ideas or/and technical challenges, c) inventing new communication strategies, d) collaboration with special needs students. The poster session will share images and data on how this non-traditional teaching practice can be applied in a K-8 classroom. It advocates for the power of art and art-making in the development of a student with special needs.
The Role of Visual Art in the Development of Special Needs Students
Henry Hall Atrium 48
Grand Valley State University Art Education students prepared and taught studio art projects to visiting special need students varied in age from 16 to 22 years old. The winter 2012 project focused on art-making within the confines of a circus. Students were asked to create a circus environment and populate it with multiple characters. The GVSU students applied their knowledge and research skills through a) preparation of the project, b) problem solving emerging ideas or/and technical challenges, c) inventing new communication strategies, d) collaboration with special needs students. The poster session will share images and data on how this non-traditional teaching practice can be applied in a K-8 classroom. It advocates for the power of art and art-making in the development of a student with special needs.