Comments on: Education as Art http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/education-as-art/ Technology is neither the problem nor the solution. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:18:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: phaedrus » Blog Archive » But is it Art? http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/education-as-art/comment-page-1/#comment-11283 phaedrus » Blog Archive » But is it Art? Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:31:41 +0000 http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/22/education-as-art/#comment-11283 [...] The construct of Education might be construed as Art instead of Science … Of course there are aspects of the practice that are scientific in nature. The Art world is full of examples that parallel. The math in perspective. The chemistry in pigments. The physics of sculpture. All these artistic expressions require a solid grounding in the relevant science, but the final expression — the ultimate outcome — is not something that is science. Education is the process of sharing “the beauty and splendor of the world” with our students. We use scientific principles the same way a painter uses perspective and color. We apply technical knowledge the same way that a marble sculptor wields hammer and chisel. We strive to help our students to perceive the world by combining these technologies with our own inspiration and passion. Education as Art. [...] [...] The construct of Education might be construed as Art instead of Science … Of course there are aspects of the practice that are scientific in nature. The Art world is full of examples that parallel. The math in perspective. The chemistry in pigments. The physics of sculpture. All these artistic expressions require a solid grounding in the relevant science, but the final expression — the ultimate outcome — is not something that is science. Education is the process of sharing “the beauty and splendor of the world” with our students. We use scientific principles the same way a painter uses perspective and color. We apply technical knowledge the same way that a marble sculptor wields hammer and chisel. We strive to help our students to perceive the world by combining these technologies with our own inspiration and passion. Education as Art. [...]

]]> By: The Art of Education « Life Would Be More Interesting If Everyone Was Animated! http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/education-as-art/comment-page-1/#comment-7045 The Art of Education « Life Would Be More Interesting If Everyone Was Animated! Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:14:16 +0000 http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/22/education-as-art/#comment-7045 [...] The Art of Education I recently read on phaedus post about Education as Art, and came across this part towards the end of the post: [...] [...] The Art of Education I recently read on phaedus post about Education as Art, and came across this part towards the end of the post: [...]

]]> By: Joe McConda http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/education-as-art/comment-page-1/#comment-7039 Joe McConda Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:52:24 +0000 http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/22/education-as-art/#comment-7039 I agree. The art and craft of teaching involves finding ways (being creative) to reach students. The theory and research that supports education can be used by the educational artist just as the elements and principles of design are used by the visual artist to create something of worth. The visual artist generally creates with a purpose in mind. Art is not all emotion. It may be artistic expression, persuasion, functionality, narrative, or ceremonial. In thinking about teaching in relation to artistic purposes, perhaps the teacher (based on his or her own personality) has specific purposes that parallel those of the visual artist. For example, the purpose of function might be teaching in order to make sure students become employable adults. Artistic expression might be expressed by the teacher who is teaching for the purpose of giving of him/herself to the next generation in a way that expresses his/her passion for learning. Persuasion may compared to a teacher that wants to influence students in various ways of thinking about such areas as behavior, politics, or other value based area. Okay, enough. I'm just rambling, here. The post made me think about that and as I was thinking, I was typing. I know there's little relevance to what I just wrote. However, I do agree that teaching is an art and that students, while they may be frustrated with the way some teachers teach, benefit from having the exposure to the many different methods and unique gifts of the teacher. I agree. The art and craft of teaching involves finding ways (being creative) to reach students. The theory and research that supports education can be used by the educational artist just as the elements and principles of design are used by the visual artist to create something of worth. The visual artist generally creates with a purpose in mind. Art is not all emotion. It may be artistic expression, persuasion, functionality, narrative, or ceremonial. In thinking about teaching in relation to artistic purposes, perhaps the teacher (based on his or her own personality) has specific purposes that parallel those of the visual artist. For example, the purpose of function might be teaching in order to make sure students become employable adults. Artistic expression might be expressed by the teacher who is teaching for the purpose of giving of him/herself to the next generation in a
way that expresses his/her passion for learning. Persuasion may compared to a teacher that wants to influence students in various ways of thinking about such areas as behavior, politics, or other value based area. Okay, enough. I’m just rambling, here. The post made me think about that and as I was thinking, I was typing. I know there’s little relevance to what I just wrote. However, I do agree that teaching is an art and that students, while they may be frustrated with the way some teachers teach, benefit from having the exposure to the many different methods and unique gifts of the teacher.

]]> By: Shannon Murphy http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/education-as-art/comment-page-1/#comment-7023 Shannon Murphy Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:16:06 +0000 http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/22/education-as-art/#comment-7023 I agree, partially. Yes I have had those passionate artistic moments in teaching and there is some artistic part involved with teaching. But can all of the emotion and "feel" be sucked out of teaching and learning still occur? Yes I believe that learning can occur but that connection between teacher and student helps to solidify the learning experience faster and to a deeper level. Just my $.02 I think that the art involved in teaching comes when you orchestrate the enviroment or experience so that the student may get the same sensations from the stimuli that the teacher does. I am amazed by the way that the shape and properties of microscopic pieces of matter we call molecules or atoms can produce large explosions or color changes. The art of my job involves making other feel that same passion. I agree, partially.

Yes I have had those passionate artistic moments in teaching and there is some artistic part involved with teaching. But can all of the emotion and “feel” be sucked out of teaching and learning still occur? Yes I believe that learning can occur but that connection between teacher and student helps to solidify the learning experience faster and to a deeper level. Just my $.02

I think that the art involved in teaching comes when you orchestrate the enviroment or experience so that the student may get the same sensations from the stimuli that the teacher does. I am amazed by the way that the shape and properties of microscopic pieces of matter we call molecules or atoms can
produce large explosions or color changes.

The art of my job involves making other feel that same passion.

]]> By: phaedrus » Blog Archive » Education as Art http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/education-as-art/comment-page-1/#comment-7020 phaedrus » Blog Archive » Education as Art Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:39:32 +0000 http://durandus.com/phaedrus/2006/10/22/education-as-art/#comment-7020 [...] From Education as Art The discussion this week has centered on the theory and science of Education. As we make the transition into our final teaching unit before the final project, I’d like to submit to you the idea that what we mean by Education in its purest, noblest form is not Science but Art. [...] [...] From Education as Art The discussion this week has centered on the theory and science of Education. As we make the transition into our final teaching unit before the final project, I’d like to submit to you the idea that what we mean by Education in its purest, noblest form is not Science but Art. [...]

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