WHAT
From what I can remember about my elementary education, my upper grade teachers, especially my fifth grade teacher used arts in the classroom. A few new ideas that I have known but never realized is that art can be used with math and literature. Many of my teachers did this although I never thought about it until now.
SO WHAT
I have always loved art especially music. My favorite teacher always had music playing in the classroom when lessons weren't being taught. I remember doing a lot of art in her classroom. My least favorite teacher would make us sit and copy from a book in total silence. As for me being a teacher, I have found that dead silence makes it harder for me to concetrate because I will most likely fall asleep. By playing music softly in my classroom and having art projects, I will be able to help my students understand and learn better.
NOW WHAT
Now I need to begin to create and gather good techniques and lesson plans that integrate art into everyday curruculum. I need to practice and understand how effect each technique is with different age groups.
