Teaching Journal

Hey Jin Grade 11 ( Grading sample ) Criterion A: Knowledge and Understanding: Strand 1: demonstrates knowledge of the art form studied, including concepts, processes , and excellent use of appropriate language Hey Jin displayed her understanding of the contemporary art form in a mind map. She is able to elaborate different forms of contemporary art in relation to abstraction, postmodernism and some significant artists. However, there is limited evidence inform her understanding of the concepts and development process of the contemporary movement in the PJ. She did not explain the characteristic ( use of appropriate language) of the relevant art form using appropriate terminology. For instance, Chuk Close's is famous of his photo realism art form; jenny Saville and her significant feminist subject matter. Strand 2: demonstrates knowledge of the role of the art form in original or displaced contexts . Hey Jin attempted to justify Chuk Close's creative process in the...

Table of Contents Introduction 1.1   Purpose of the study 1.2   Research aims Review of Literature 2.1   Constructivism      2.1.1 History of Constructivism                  2.1.2 Pedagogies based on constructivism                  2.1.3 Criticism of constructivist teaching and learning             2.2 The importance of creativity in 21 st century                   2.2.1 Art in International Baccalaureate MYP ( Middle Years Programme) 3. Methodology            3.1 Principles of constructivist teachers            3.2 The...