I was always the student who had to sketch in my notes, I had to draw examples in math and science and little figures in social studies. I remembered things better with visual imagery and making mini-illustrations. I'm still that student, sketching ideas in my notes during classes and meetings, connecting the dots in my head and on paper.
With today's technology (smart phones, video games and movies) I would say a large percentage of our students are extremely visual. Visual, hands-on and kinesthetic (they gotta move). Focusing on an Art Integration, or even beginning baby steps into Art Integration, could be a game changer for student engagement, information retention and motivation to learn. I strongly support Art Integration into other classes and for Core Content Integration into the art room!
I love Core Content Integration into the Art Room! Sometimes, in order to fully understand and comprehend Art Integration, I have to start in the Art Room and then add Core Content, then I can share what we learned and produced in the art room with Core Teachers.
Here is a Download from Art of Education regarding Art Integration. I love this website!
