The Learner-Directed Classroom: Developing Creative Thinking Skills Through Art

by Diane B. Jaquith (Editor), Nan E. Hathaway (Editor)

Educators at all levels want their students to develop habits of self-directed learning and critical problem-solving skills that encourage ownership and growth. This book offers both a comprehensive framework for understanding student-directed learning and concrete pedagogical strategies to implement student-direct learning activities in school. In addition, research-based assessment strategies provide educators with evidence of student mastery and achievement.

Genres: Education, Art, Teaching

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2012

About the author

Diane B. Jaquith is a longtime K–5 art teacher in Newton, Massachusetts, and a co-founder of Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc., a choice-based art education advocacy organization. She is a co-author, with Katherine Douglas, of Engaging Learners Through Artmaking: Choice-Based Art Education in the Classroom, and several articles about choice-based pedagogy and creativity. She is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences and serves on the Cross-Division Research Committee of the National Art Education Association.

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, approach to teaching art by having stations around the room. Ideas for whole class teaching as well.

[Denise Clyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful if you are thinking of transitioning to the TAB approach.