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ELE12
Teaching
Art in the
Elementary
Grades
PROF. EMELITA N. CADA
WEEK 7
C. Choosing Art Activities Learning Outcomes
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1. Understand the different considerations in choosing art activities
2. Explain the importance of considering the student s psychomotor and cognitive ability in
choosing art activities
3. Give examples of art activities that are appropriate for different student-artist categories
"Children's voices are amplified through their art and their expressions provide windows in
the things that matter most to them
(Douglas and Jaquith 2018)
Mixed-media paintings done by children four to nine years old from the Art Play
workshop(2012) by Teacher Precious. Themes revolve around the relevant experiences of
children such as kids scooter, butterflies, flowers, cars, horses, etc. Children also discuss
works of famous artists and share their insights during circle tine.
THINK
In some schools, teachers are given the option to choose their own art activities as long as
they meet the content and performance standards. Some follow a strict curriculum, and some give
teachers total freedom on what to do but more often than not, art classes are used to create artworks
for events, holidays, and school decorations depending on the season. In choosing the activity for
your lesson, consider the current events and what the students are learning in other subjects as well.
Engaging in a conversation with the students, other teachers, and even parents can give an idea on
what art activities can be relevant or even solve problems for other teachers.
Yoga Guide: Basic Training (2020) by Rio, 9, graphite on paper An example of a self-directed
illustration based on child's interests while integrating art (figure drawing showing
movement), concepts in physical education, and communication skills (procedural writing),
She made this instructional illustration for her mom because she read in books that yoga
helps with relaxation and reduces stress. She wanted her mom to follow this yoga guide to
improve her wellness in time of stress.
During holidays and special occasions, students are able to connect their work to relevant
experiences through art activities. These are popular means to concretize events such as making DIY
decorations, cards, souvenirs, and gifts in a fun and enjoyable way. Whenever there is an event,
teachers always work with students to come up with artworks for display or to bring home to set the
mood. It is almost impossible to feel the school events without props and decorations.
Integrating Linggo ng Wika (2017) in hand-lettering class to create Filipino word balloons
(common words and expressions) as classroom decorations
Art as Play
Art teachers should not forget that even upper elementary students are still children too. A
series of teacher-directed activities can take a toll on students by always trying to cope with standards
and what the school wants that is why art is sometimes perceived as a "tiring subject that is not for
me. " Students should be able to have fun in art. For children with special needs, art class can be a
break in their highly structured routine where they can enjoy and be themselves. One session per
quarter of a play-based art activity where the main goal is for students to have fun in the art process
can promote a positive attitude toward art creation and help develop their creativity and self-
expression.
CREATIVE
Highly imaginative and spontaneous
Impressionist Creative
Expressionist Imaginative
Art Activities Thought-provoking
Art Activities
(imaginative
visual storytelling) (unique, personal, and
well-delivered visual
expression)
EMERGING PROFICIENT
FINE-MOTOR FINE-MOTOR
Beginner control Abstract Realistic Skilled in realistic
Expressionist Reproduction and technical
Art Activities Technical rendering
(fun and play based) Art Activities
(copying and rendering)
CONSERVATIVE
These are for students who demonstrate mastery of fine motor skills
involved in art production. These students can also be considered
artistically talented if they are able to produce quality work with high
resemblance to the reference. Examples would be landscape paintings
that use colors that are close to reality, figure drawings with correct
proportion, landscapes that show perspectives, and still life paintings that
show accurate lighting and shadow.
Tokyo City with all the details and perspective based only on his
memory. He was able to draw this independently without erasures, (Daniel, 10, graphite on
paper)
Student's concept of planets, each with a different theme: ice cream, cheese. pie, fishbowl.
restaurant, bedroom, fries, and city planets. (Marga, 10, acrylic on canvas)
Online art class with Teacher Precious wherein students even outside the Philippines can
participate while staying in their homes. The disadvantage is that students can see the details
and follow the step-by-step demonstration. The disadvantage is that the teacher won't be able
to physically prompt the students and see the details of their work due to the student's
lighting condition and quality of connection. Source www.teacherpreciousart.com
When planning for an art activity, the teacher should carefully consider the students'
placement in these areas in order to create an ideal flow in an art class.
The intersection of the fine motor and cognitive abilities (central area) would be the
recommended set of activities and assessment standards for elementary students. As they grow
older, the expectations in skillful rendering and creativity can be higher so they can move eventually
toward the more creative and thought-provoking art activities. A series of nonrepresentational abstract
works may lead to boredom and minimal improvement of fine motor skills due to lack of challenge
and reference. High expectations of photo-realistic illustrations will be too difficult due to student's
young age and lack of experience which is not age-appropriate. Giving students a very challenging
open-ended task might result to frustration and confusion if they are still learning how to visualize and
compose their ideas on paper. Children who are very spontaneous and imaginative can feel inferior if
the teacher expects them to render realistic drawings with high resemblance from the reference which
is not appropriate for their age. Take note that creativity is not as age dependent as fine motor skills.
Balancing all these is important in creating a well-designed and well-planned art activity.
Activity 2 MIDTERM
Search the Internet for famous artworks depicting the following art criteria.
Make a sketch then write three descriptions for each.
D. Instructional Frameworks
Learning Outcomes
THINK
The art teacher plays a crucial role in conducting an art class whether it is a teacher-directed
or learner-directed. Even in a learner-directed program, the teacher's job is to structure the art room
and create opportunities for the students to maximize their art experiences. In planning an art activity,
the teacher has to consider the experiences and interests of the students and to determine their
present level of skill through assessment based on previous performance and artworks. The role of
the teacher is to provide materials, tools, and techniques that the child can use to create his or her
work. Through lessons and discussions, the teacher gives students the foundations in art history, art
production, and art analysis, and integration in other disciplines. Creating an environment that is safe,
encouraging, and conducive for creativity is key to keep students motivated throughout the art-making
process.
An art class is not necessarily in a classroom, rather, it is typically a space where the teacher
and the child-artist (learner) experience art creation and appreciation. Many art teachers teach in the
regular homeroom from an art cart, some in a designated art studio, while some travel school to
school, teaching out of the trunk of a car. The opportunities in the art room and the children's view of
the world through their experiences contribute to the intentions of their artwork. The teacher should
understand that art-making does not stop inside the classroom, but involves different agencies in the
art world.
The Conceptual Framework is a known set of four agencies that is widely used in the field
of visual arts. It comprises the analysis and dynamics between the artist. artwork, world, and the
audience. The artist is the one who creates the artwork that connects him or her to the audience and
the world. The artwork is the object that is used by the artist to share his or her intentions and ideas.
The audience are people who view and respond to the artwork and the artist. The world is the place
and time where the artist, audience. and artwork exist. Understanding the conceptual framework used
by artists can help teachers view an artwork not just as an output but as a way for the students to
connect to the world. Recent research on arts education as it relates to students' social, emotional,
and cognitive developmental needs indicates that arts experiences are consistently found to give
students tools to make sense of their world and make connections between disparate ideas, while
also making connections between themselves and others (National Coalition for Core Arts Standards
2014, 18). The goal of teaching art should not only focus On art production (artwork), but also on the
student's reflection (audience response), an source of inspiration (world). The diagram below shows
the relationship between the agencies in the art world.
ARTIST
(child)
ARTWORK
AUDIENCE WORLD
(classmates, teachers, parents) ( school, home, community)
The artistic processes, as defined by the National Core Art Standards, are the physical and
cognitive actions by which arts making and learning are realized. These processes describe and
organize the relationship between art and the student. In planning an art lesson, the teacher can use
this as guide to provide the full experience of the art processes. These are the basic components of
art process in an elementary school program.
The Artistic Processes and Anchor Standards as Defined by Core Art Standards (NCCAS)
Artistic Process Anchor Standards
CREATING Conceiving and • Generate and conceptualize artistic
developing new ideas and work
artistic ideas and
work
In some art programs that are more comprehensive and choice-based such as Teaching for
Artistic Behavior (TAB), the lessons rely mostly on the framework of the Eight Studio Habits of Mind
(Hetland, Hogan, Jaguith, Winner 2018) which enumerates the practices that artists incorporate in
their art creation processes which then can be implemented in the art classrooms. In their first book,
Studio Thinking. Hetland et al. (2007, 2013) described how they systematically studied and
documented the eight habits of mind observed in arts-centered secondary schools
Eight Studio Habits of Mind from Studio Thinking from the Start. Hogan, Hetland, Jaquith,
Winner 2018.
The 8 Studio Habits of Mind provides a structure on how to create learning objectives and
plan art activities for the class. This describes what artists do and the eight thinking tendencies that
artists use in the artistic process. The teachers and children can also assess their progress by
identifying emerging artistic behaviors present in their performance. Some of the habits that can easily
Be introduced to kindergarten class are Observe, Stretch and Explore, Engage and Persist, and
Express. As they progress through the middle elementary grades Reflect, Envision, and Understand
Art Worlds can be officially included in lesson planning. Develop Craft can be included in all activities
in all ages since it is essence for most art programs especially in schools. Here are some ideas that
can be incorporated in planning lessons that cater to the eight studio habits of mind.
Eight Studio Habits of Mind (Hetland, Hogan, Jaquith, & Winner 2018) applied in lesson
planning
Studio Habits Sample objectives Activities in the classroom
Observe • Identify the shapes • Ask children to "zoom in on an object
you can see from an or use "detective eyes" and look for
animal figure. aspects that are not obvious.
• Incorporate personal
symbolisms in your
artwork.
Engage and • Work on a project with • When working on a big project, let
Persist the group and students take a break, slow down,
complete it in the and change focus to a different part
target time. of the work to reset and reduce
frustration.
Psychomotor Domain
In setting your learning objectives for an art activity, one tool that teachers commonly use is
the Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. This contains three domains which are important in
planning a holistic approach the cognitive (knowledge), affective (attitude), and psychomotor (skill)
domains. The cognitive domain is connected to the thinking process, Affective domain includes
attitude and feelings, while the Psychomotor domain is related to motor skill and function. The
psychomotor domain (Simpson 1972) targets the development of physical movement and is
A summary of the versions of The Psychomotor Domain by Simpson (1972), Dave (1970),
and Harrow (1972). Source: the Psychomotor Domain of Bloom 's Taxonomy in Teacher Education.
Begam, A. & Tholappan, A. (2018)
First trial with guided Exactness and accuracy Adjusted movements based
exploration of performing a skill from on environmental cues
memory
Performing a skill by copying
the teacher
Mechanism Articulation Physical activities
Habitual responses retrieved Two or more skills combined, Movements requiring strength,
from memory sequenced and performed endurance, agility,
consistently and vigor
Performing a skill without guide
Series of responses and Two or more skills sequenced Movements and activities
procedures that are done and performed consistently that require efficiency
proficiently from memory with ease
This set of skills is arranged from the most basic to complex and can serve as guide in
planning a daily lesson, quarterly project, or curriculum. Al of these skills can be used in creating a set
of psychomotor objectives specifically for teaching. Art to children and in choosing verbs to use when
creating your lesson plan. If the lesson is focused only on the technique, Dave's (1970) set of
psychomotor skills is more applicable since it involves naturalization of a skill. But when it comes to
the "artistic process," Simpson's (1972) hierarchy of psychomotor skills connect more to the creativity
aspect since it involves adaptation and origination as the highest level.
The following table illustrates the set of performances based on Simpson's psychomotor
domain and examples of how a student was able to create her own composition and illustration
inspired by Philippine traditional costumes using digital media.
T’boli Girl at Lake Holon (2020) by Erin, 11. digital media. An original character inspired by
traditional Philippine textile design, accessories, and hair dresses. She modified the
references and combined the elements to create her own original composition without
prompts or guidance from the teacher. The Habits of Mind that were practiced were to Observe
(noticing style). Envision (imagine the composition in her mind), Develop Craft (illustrate using
a computer software). Express (narrate a story). Reflect (give meaning), and Understand Arts
Community (derive inspiration from Philippine culture)