Having a lot of subject knowledge is really important to me as an educator. As a future teacher, I’ve been very conscious of learning new techniques and processes. I really enjoy having a well rounded knowledge of art, and it allows me to help students with any questions they might have. Many techniques and concepts apply to multiple art forms and processes, building upon essential skills. Having a wide range of subject knowledge leads to you making connections between different processes.
But, when I don’t have any knowledge of a particular topic, I am quick to admit it. Having some prior experiences, I can make some connections and assumptions, but not having an answer can lead to a great learning and bonding moment between student and educator. I love when a student has critical input they can share, but learning these skills together can allow for communication and a better understanding. It’s also important to know your students well and know what kind of prior knowledge they bring to the classroom.
When planning lessons, I like to share my lesson plans with other educators. As teachers, most of them should be able to teach my lessons without prior knowledge. Other educators can provide a critical reflection on lessons, and can also provide real world experience and perspective. While making slideshows, I really like to use DeviantArt to find examples rather than Google images. Because it’s a website for artists of all abilities, there are usually a lot of examples that reflect student capability. Browsing new Deviations also has given me ideas for lessons and works of art.
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