Teaching Art to Young Children 4-9, 2nd Edition

This second edition of a classic and popular book includes new chapters, figures and colour plates. The book blends practical ideas with sound principles of art education. For the teacher or trainee-teacher looking for ideas, there are plenty of tested classroom examples. For those looking for firm principles of art teaching and 'best practice', this book presents many important issues in art education with clarity and insight.
Content: Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of illustrations; Foreword; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgements; 1. Making links; 2. The value of art; 3. Producing original artwork; 4. How children draw; 5. Developing ideas; 6. Activities, curriculum and progression; 7. Classroom organisation; 8. More activities for young children; 9. Using paint; 10. Sequencing printmaking; 11. Collage as a medium; 12. Design and problem solving; 13. Talking with children; 14. Assessment and evaluation; 15. Art and the digital image; 16. Using media and techniques to build skills
Abstract: This second edition of a classic and popular book includes new chapters, figures and colour plates. The book blends practical ideas with sound principles of art education. For the teacher or trainee-teacher looking for ideas, there are plenty of tested classroom examples. For those looking for firm principles of art teaching and 'best practice', this book presents many important issues in art education with clarity and insight