Teacher
Teaching philosophy
A holistic approach to education shapes my teaching philosophy. I view students as a whole, valuing their creative, emotional, social and intellectual development. As an art teacher, I believe that creativity, critical thinking, and students' overall well-being are not only essential to students' learning but also to wider society. I believe that within the art room its my role to provide the tools and skills necessary to guide students in their own exploration of the arts, to develop these key areas.
The work of Maxine Greene resonated with me and became a foundation for my own teaching philosophy.
‘I believe that encounters with the arts can awaken us to alternative possibilities of existing, of being human,of relating to -others, of being other,’
I believe that creating an inclusive and supportive classroom is central for students' well-being. A place where students feel safe to grow, be creative and make mistakes as part of the learning process, and to be challenged in their preconceived ideas. In this environment, we meet people from different backgrounds and find common ground through learning.
The art classroom provides an opportunity to explore wider society as well as themselves and as an art educator I believe explored and broken down through creative practices.
I believe that as art educators, we have a responsibility to provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills so they can explore the necessary techniques, processes, and concepts that support their creative development. I design relevant units of learning such as the impact of social media and climate change. While on placement I was able to observe students' growth, enthusiasm towards the project and how It awakens a bigger discussion Inspired me students.
Ultimately, my goal is to nurture lifelong learning, providing students with the skills to become successful members of society by focusing on creativity, critical thinking and well-being. I hope that students leave the classroom with a better understanding of themselves and other.
Greene, M. (1993) 'Diversity and inclusion: Toward a curriculum for human beings', Teachers College Record, 95(2), pp. 211–221.
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Lesson Plan
Units of learning
The place where I stand
Year Group 1st Years
Junior Cycle Visual Art - Unit of Learning - Strand Art/ craft and Design
Discipline: design into ceramic relief tile construction
–looking at the landscape from another perspective, in my local Area
Painting into Clay ceramic relief tile construction. Inspired by David Hockney and Diane McCormick’s
My filtered self
Year Group 5th years
Senior Cycle Art - Unit of Learning Discipline: printmaking – exploring Filtered Identity through Cubist style of Lino Printing. Students will discuss the impact social media has had how we present ourselves, by examining works from cubist artist such as Marie Vorobieff (Marevna) and Georges Braque Student Name – Samantha Morris Year Group 5th years