What if they…
If I was a teacher of senior students, and those in Uni courses etc. I would love it if students came and asked questions, lots of them! Or even if they chatted more to explore Visual Art activities.
I think other teachers would be the same… it would clearly show they have an interest in the subject and wanted to know more.
So how do you (as a Teacher) go about getting students to ask more questions? Chances are you will have a bunch of methods to use or perhaps only a few. Consider trying these on for size.
- Set a project which they have to ask questions about (as the details are bare basic and need more elaboration).
- Set brainstorming sessions up on a topic of interest and ask them for ideas. (Can work well with an open ended question to explore).
- Set up a step by step process, show them without telling them - Then get them to ask for clarification at the end, then get them to write it up in a journal or some such… - Then ask them if there are any questions…
- Consider creating an “Art Game” or activity where they have to explore ideas to a point, and then have to ask questions for clarification.
- ‘Stack a bunch of questions’ (ask a lot of questions quickly about a topic) to cause them to think (and generally as their brain fights to get a word in edgeways) when you stop they get going. Then the challenge can sometimes be to get them to stop.
- Just ask… “Any questions about what this ‘art stuff’ is all about…”
- Pose a question that can lead to a million or three possible answers. “What is cultural depth and how does Visual art fit into that?”
I figure it’s a great routine to get into, so people can more naturally explore areas of interest and look at ways of being more engaging, articulate and generally more interesting..
August 22, 2011 | Filed Under Art activities and techniques, My Two Cents...
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