2006-06-25 09:03:46 · 8 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
So many people will be able to tell you the technical things you will need to be a good art teacher, but I will offer other things... like going to a child and spending time with him and drawing him out so he can express himself. When I was very little, the art teacher came to me and guided my hands into creating some bottles and vases - simple shapes, actually - but to me at that age, almost impossible to fathom. She put the crayon in my hand and told me to follow her hand. Before I knew it, there were four or five beautiful vases and bottle shapes on a piece of construction paper and it was on my desk! She said, "You can do so much better than I did, Chris... I'll be back in a few minutes to see what you've come up with..." and she went further down the aisle to another child. My confidence skyrocketed from the personal attention. She had taken time for me. Just me. When she came back, I had created new shapes, vases, bottles, and a forest scene and God knows how many other items for her to look at. She brought some more colored paper and I began mobiles. It just developed from there... so I would tell you this - after your qualifications are in place, remember to patiently devote yourself to focusing on one child at a time whenever you can. This will never be forgotten by the child. Children will not disappoint you if you are genuine with them. I would have you use the patience of Job with any child, and slow the whole thing down so the child can keep up with you. I also wish you a wonderful career as an art teacher, if this is what you have chosen to do. Sent to you with much love from that same little child in grammar school (grade 1), from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old, now.)
2006-06-25 09:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
It really depends what level - if you are interested in Primary then the best route would probably be the B. ED course which you could specialise in Art. For senior then you would really be looking at an art degree of some forts (3yrs) and then a PGCE (postgraduate certificate of education) this is more done on the job than when I did it but the result is the same. there is another route through the independent sector where you can go and work without a pgce and gain QtS - qualified teacher status whilst working and earning!
As someone has also said, and I mean joke in this - you do need a talent in some area but that could be in ceramics or sculpting. I beleive that art teaching is not necessarily teaching someone to draw but enhancing and bringing out the talent that all kids have.
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2006-06-25 16:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by JULIAN L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a state certified teaching certificate in art. What you have to do for this certificate depends on which state you want to teach in. Usually it involves taking standardized tests about education and art education, completing an art education program at an accredited university, a finger print background check, etc.
2006-06-25 17:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by Who, me? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK: a BA(hons) or BEd(hons) in Art, Art History or similar, plus a PCGE or GTP.
The standard requirements.
The people from overseas who can train for teaching before getting their degrees should be aware, if you got it that way and want to work in the UK, you'll have to retrain.
2006-06-26 04:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by squeezy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a degree in a art degree (or related subject) first, and then do a a Teaching Certificate.
2006-06-26 06:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a teaching degree and then a year studying art??
2006-06-25 16:08:03 · answer #6 · answered by jojo78 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talent and a teachers certificate
2006-06-25 16:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet being able to draw would be a real plus!!!!! Sorry, not funny
2006-06-25 16:06:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋