Teaching Painting in the Special Class: Enhancing Self-Concept through Discipline Based Art Education
Keywords:
Painting, Art Education, Special Class, Self-expression, Self-esteem, Skill Based Approach, Self-Concept, Lesson Guidelines, Learning Difficulties, Art CurriculumAbstract
Children with special needs often do not attain any noticeable progression in painting skills. Too much emphasis on 'self-expression' may leave many pupils with little to express and a lack of confidence to even try. Discipline Based Art Education introduces a skills based approach and provides guidelines for enhancing self-concept through art using a detailed lesson guideline. Pupils with learning difficulties may be successfully taught to paint, to see themselves as painters and to feel confident in their efforts.
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