Self assessment and reflection are crucial tools for an artist to use. This is reflected in the standards that Georgia has established for its art students. It is why I am having my third through fifth graders make and use journals this year. I have set a goal for the Art Zone to make assessment something that is manageable and even a natural part of the 40-45 minutes that students spend with me each week.
I have found a PDF at www.theartofed.com that is an excellent resource for both parents and educators. A reprintable page called Ask Me About My Artwork is found in this document which I intend to send home with student artwork at the end of the Second Nine Weeks. It gives parents a list of suggested questions to ask your child when they bring home an project in which they have invested time, effort and imagination.
Parents can ask their children to:
- Tell two things that you like best about the artwork.
- Explain one thing you wish that you would like to do better, if possible.
- Name an artist who influenced your choices in creating your work. Tell me more about that artist!
