Date of Award
5-3-2007
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Dr. Melody Milbrandt - Chair
Second Advisor
Dr. Paula Eubanks
Third Advisor
Dr. Mariama Ross
Abstract
A reliance on a teacher-centered model of instruction presented the foundation for my research. I chose to investigate constructivist theory and to implement constructivist teaching practices within my art education classroom to determine if constructivist teaching practices would facilitate a shift to a more student-centered learning environment, and to determine if constructivist strategies positively impact student learning. I collected my raw data using autoethnographic recording, documenting my results over a two month period in January and February of 2007 from my experiences as an art educator at a public, Metro-Atlanta elementary school. A positive impact on student learning was observed and the constructivist teaching strategies did produce student-centered learning environments. Based on my experiences constructivist teaching strategies may be beneficial to the creation of student-centered learning environments and assist in broadening student inquiry and investment with lessons.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1062146
Recommended Citation
Heard, John Marlon, "My Experiences Incorporating Constructivist Teaching Strategies within an Art Education Classroom." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1062146