ishbel morag

HUI-HUI CHEN makes the comparison between Instructional and Constructivist learning. He sites traditional sources as media, being of instructional value, such as television, print materials and computers; the learner taking a passive role in the learning process. Constructionist learning is more student centered- students taking a active role, exploring, asking questions and solving problems.

I had an idea for a mindmap – to brainstorm all the learning areas in the visual arts with the students – such as theories- colour theory, historical movements- isms- Impressionism, Cultural areas- Indigenous- Aboriginal peoples, Frames in the art curriculum- Cultural, Structural, etc. This brainstorming would take place together in the class, students participating, forming the categories and areas of study. Later, toward the end of the year, the students would get together in groups of about 4 and brainstorm again – see how the mindmap have evolved and the sorts of ideas that have come about over the year. Just a thought!