User talk:Kdenn008

Welcome to Wikibooks, Kdenn008!

Coming from someone who graduated from college with a degree in painting and printmaking and was then at a loss for what to do upon graduating, I think you have made a very fine choice to pursue art education. You seem to have that drive, desire, and passion that are so important in a good teacher. I couldn't agree with you more about art being important in all aspects of education. Art opens up the mind to a whole new way of thinking about things. Art teachers have the ability to teach kids (and adults) how to think creatively and look at ordinary things in a new light. As for the art education program here at ODU, don't worry, it will all fall into place! Jkova003 (talk) 01:15, 11 September 2008 (UTC)jkova003

Hi Kaitlin! I loved your teaching philosophy because I'm also a lover of the arts - especially music! And reading your about the author posting has made me have some ideas about updating mine! I'm planning to teach late elementary (general curriculum) and like you, I can see how music (or art) can help students learn, inspire and motivate in a variety of ways. As a child, I remember always being drawn to the teachers who would allow me to use my own expression or used music or art to help me learn something that might have been otherwise foreign to me. Even now, when I want to remember something, if I put it to a little tune, I can remember it so much easier than if I just read it over and over and attempt to memorize! With all that said, I think you will find through your studies that even though some of your classes may not be art-focused, you will be able to understand how art can affect students to help them to understand in different ways, as well as learning ways to better reach your students and motivate them to learn. Art is one of those incredible subjects (like music) that crosses over into so many other areas of learning...history, communications, even science! I applaud you for your passion and focus - it's commendable. Best of luck to you with your future - I wish I could be in one of your classes! Cstanton (talk) 19:51, 13 September 2008 (UTC)