NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
ERIC Number: ED591148
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jul-29
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-
EISSN: N/A
"Art Greens" - Ecology Art Education e-Conversations: A Professional Development Resource
Julian, June
Online Submission, Paper presented at the International Conference on Improving University Teaching (33rd, Glasgow, Scotland, Jul 29-Aug 1, 2008)
Ecology Art as a genre addresses sensitivity to our natural world and the interdependence of all living things, Over the past several decades Ecology artists have developed a distinguished tradition including a variety of international projects. In recent times, Eco Artists have also been exploring Internet technologies, and are being joined by art teachers of all grade levels to integrate ecology concepts into their standard instructional practice. In the "Art Greens" - Ecology Art Education e-Conversations Blog project, Art Education graduate students present ways to utilize free Web applications such as "Google Earth," "SketchUp" and Blogs for teachers to integrate ecology topics and ecology art appreciation into the Art classroom. It is full of useful instructional materials and ideas to help green the classroom at all levels, from Eco-Art lesson plans, to student research and spaces that invite participation. These university students found that incorporating ecology issues into an existing curriculum can be seamless and effective in extending student learning. Although green is a secondary color on the Color Wheel, it signifies an awareness that is of primary importance.
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education; Middle Schools; Junior High Schools; Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A