Teaching Painting in the Special Class: Enhancing Self-Concept through Discipline Based Art Education

Authors

  • Martin Stynes

Keywords:

Painting, Art Education, Special Class, Self-expression, Self-esteem, Skill Based Approach, Self-Concept, Lesson Guidelines, Learning Difficulties, Art Curriculum

Abstract

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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Published

1996-11-11

How to Cite

Stynes, M. (1996). Teaching Painting in the Special Class: Enhancing Self-Concept through Discipline Based Art Education. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 10(1), 3–13. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/373

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