Chapter 5 Review of Rethinking Curriculum in Art

Chapter 5 of Rethinking Curriculum in Art is about helping students learn. The introduction of the chapter is a story of a teacher discussing disasters with her class to introduce a project. Teachers should always discuss with their class about a topic before doing a project that relates to that topic. Discussing topics with students is what helps them make the connection of the project they are doing and the real life experience. Chapter 5 focuses on instruction. Even the best lesson plans can fall flat if the students are not ready for them which is why you need to know what level your class is at. One of the most important parts of the lesson is introducing it, because it is what engages the students. The number one question to consider while giving a lesson is "what does that mean." This is important to remember while teaching because it is part of the dynamic process in which students learn. Students contract knowledge rather than receive knowledge, which is important to remember when planning a lesson.