How can teachers develop best practice in art teaching?
This fully updated third edition of Rob Barnes- classic text blends practical ideas with sound principles of art education. Teachers and student teachers will find a range of ideas and tried and tested classroom examples; whilst 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.
Based on first-hand experience of teaching children, this text uses many examples from early years and primary school contexts, and tackles essential topics with realism and imagination such as:
- developing skills through using media
- how children draw
- encouraging artistic confidence in children
- producing original artwork and making use of digital imagery
Rob Barnes- unique approach encou