User talk:Pbald005

Hello Preston, My name is Morgan, I am also majoring in Art Education at ODU. I want to teach at a middle school or high school level, What about you? My concentration is in Drawing and Design as I am not that great at 3D art, which makes me appreciate the beauty and the hard work that went into 3D peices. I completely agree with you about the importance of art in students lives. It helps them express themselves in very unique ways. It teaches them that it is okay to be different than others, and yes, it gives them a sense of confidence in themselves. I also believe that art and music are very cathartic. I have always wanted to learn to play the bass guitar. Do you play for yourself, or are you in a local band? Morgan Mconl011 (talk) 20:31, 13 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi Preston,

It is very interesting to hear from someone with a passion for teaching a specific subject matter. I am curious to know which age group you are planning to teach. Artistic expression does enable students to explore themes and ways of thinking that are outside the box. As a child, I recall that art was definately a particular means of building self confidence and showing leadership abilities, if that makes sense. Do you agree with Gardner's "Theory of Multiple Intelligences"? Assumedly, your area of expertise seems to fall into the "Visual/Spacial" category.

Kendall (talk) 01:58, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

Hi Preston,
Thank you for sharing your philosophy with us. One of the fondest memories I have of my high school teachers is of my sculpture and ceramics teacher. Often art courses aren't given the proper recognition for what they add to a student's career, but the courses gave me a much-needed creative and mental release.

I agree with your thoughts on the importance of connecting with parents. I'm hoping to involve parents in my classroom through frequent communication. Some parents prefer to be more involved than others, but I agree that it's important to touch base with all of them in some way.

Your dedication to ensuring students feel safe in your classroom is important. I agree that in many courses, especially an art course, some students may be afraid to express themselves for fear of ridicule. But often it's once we let these guards down that we can see our true potential.

Art classes, because of their limitless possibilities for creativity, can really offer a much-needed boost of confidence for students that may need it to be successful in their other courses.

I look forward to hearing more about your ideas on art education.

- Mary Mworr002 (talk) 03:05, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

Preston,

As a current music teacher, I understand how important to you interdisciplinary studies are and that they have an incredible impact on the overall growth of young people. An addition, I cannot agree with you enough the importance of "getting to know" your students. Especially in the case of at-risk students, the interpersonal connections you can create with them truly do make a difference in the amount of effort they put into your class.

As a young person, I never enjoyed art - coloring, drawing, clay. I have no idea why this was the case! I never remember a bad experience with art... I just never excelled in it. But with music I excelled instantly. I find it interesting how one can have completely difference responses to related subjects. I wonder if this class will enlighten me any to this question!

--Mblount84 (talk) 03:36, 3 June 2008 (UTC)

Hey Preston, its awesome to see male figures wanting to take the lead and be teachers, and especially you going into art. I am also an art education major. The passion you have for art and your passion to create will spread and be contagious to the students that will sit in your classroom, I'm excited to see how it goes. What is your favorite concentration of the ones you stated in your bio? Imone001 (talk) 22:05, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi Preston, this Amanda, I am doing the distance learning program here at ODU. I am also pursuing a career in Education, at the present time I am an instructional assistant at the high school. I am in an art class this semetster, so I can definitely relate to your comment about the students feeling good about being successful in art as opposed to not doing so well in other subjects. I have been told first hand how a student felt about excelling in this particular area. I like your enthusiam and passion for art and I think that is what we need in regards to teaching:doing what we do with a passion. Adigg008 (talk) 23:06, 16 September 2008 (UTC)