- Description
EED 435 Wk 1 – Art-Friendly Classroom Plan
Research shows that young children thrive when their studies include the arts. Actually “doing” art offers important life skills, such as observing and describing; and is a means of self-expression, which can lead to self-knowledge and self-confidence. Providing students with an art-friendly physical space and learning environment is key to a successful arts integration program. For this assignment, you will determine what an art-friendly environment looks and feels like and create a visual plan to show your vision. Your are creating your dream classroom that supports arts integration (AI), so you are not limited in space or other constraints.
Download the Classroom Organization Checklist from Educational Impact and use the guidelines as applicable.
Watch this segment “Orchestrating Room Arrangement and Routines” from Educational Impact for a teacher’s perspectives on arranging a classroom to encourage certain types of behavior, interaction, and learning.
Create a 2-page plan for creating an art-friendly classroom in an elementary school setting.
Address the following components in your plan:
- Physical requirements
- Student workspaces
- Supplies, equipment, and storage
- Atmosphere
- Display spaces
- Safety guidelines
Provide descriptions for each component that depict an art-friendly classroom environment.
Include a drawing of the physical arrangement. You may draw it by hand or use an online classroom builder or graphical application, such as one of the following:
- Canva
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Cite your sources in APA format.
Submit your classroom plan.
- If you use an online classroom builder, submit a downloaded version or a link to the plan.
- If you draw by hand, scan and submit the plan.