tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996796666403498802.post8404801056634109888..comments2023-05-09T05:36:32.509-05:00Comments on Spaces for Possibility: A Socially engaged arts-based practice for reflective teacher practice: Teaching Science Through Art: Longitudinal Nature Observations/ 1st gradeEvery Art, Every Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10295835801848144894noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6996796666403498802.post-14755990880717807202012-02-01T22:20:13.911-06:002012-02-01T22:20:13.911-06:00This post is great. Strong observational skills ar...This post is great. Strong observational skills are essential for the 21st Century thinker and, as you point out, have a seamless transfer across disciplines. Beginning to develop these skills at a young age is essential. Strangely enough, "observing" seems to have made its way into many of the conversations I have recently been having and reading, from an article about humanity's "work in progress" and the idea that "we are all artists", to Cynthia Gehrie's online journal describing how she is "observing herself" in her art-making, to our preparation for the American Art units in this project which will focus on developing students' ability to closely look at a piece of art. I'm also reminded of the comment we heard at MoCP from Corinne Rose about how students must have a visual literacy in this age of constant imagery. Being able to observe, not just notice, but to look closely and analyze is a must have skill. <br /><br />I end my comments with a suggestion borrowed from Lois; that we practice the habits on ourselves, that we observe our students "to see things that otherwise might not be seen."Matt Dealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185854920364862852noreply@blogger.com