Compulsory Education: The 7 Lesson School Teacher
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Unit: Arts Education
Theme: Compulsory Education
Introduction
Today we will discuss compulsory education, which refers to a period of education that is required of all people and is imposed by the government. This education may take place at a registered school or at other places. Compulsory school attendance or compulsory schooling means that parents are obliged to send their children to a certain school. All children who have attained the age of 6 years or who will have attained the age of 6 years by February 1 of any school year or who are older than 6 years of age but who have not attained the age of 16 years, except as otherwise provided, are required to attend school regularly during the entire school term.
Art education is, on the other hand, the set of instructions on how to use the language of art. People understand the world and assign a meaning to it using art. It is not required nor forced on people as part of the frame created by compulsory education.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the disconnection between compulsory education and art education.
- Explain how compulsory education affects children's creativity
- Gather an awareness of the role of the teacher in changing the current state of the educational system
- Experience what it would be like to design a different educational system based on art education
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Main Lesson
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Ice-breaker
Question 1
Watch the video and share what you think is the message behind it.
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WARM UP
Let us begin with music and warm up. Let us get on our feet, get away from our desks and follow the isolation warm up.
Let us add conscious breathing at the end of the warm up, self-affirmations and meditation.
Question 2
Is this warm up useful? Post your answer on Discussion Board.
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Read the research on art education by clicking on the link below.
Concept Education by Art Education
Question 3
Go to the conclusion of this research (p.694) . What is the main observation made by the researcher?
BOOK REVIEW
Today we will introduce Jon Taylor Gato's work on education. Please, watch the video below and move the discussion forward by answering to the following question:
Read the 7 Lesson School Teacher and Psychopathic School
Dumbings Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
Seven Lessons Taught in School
Question 5
What is Gatto's main concern?
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A Note to Remember
Compulsory education does not facilitate arts education, on the contrary, it may obstruct it development.
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Case Study
Jon Taylor Gato
John Taylor Gatto (1935 - 2018) was an American author and school teacher. After teaching for nearly 30 years he authored several books on modern education, criticizing its ideology, history, and consequences. He wrote the following books:
Dumbing Us Down
1991
Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling
2008
The Underground History of American Education
2000
A Different Kind of Teacher
2000
Write your reflection on Gato's words in this interview. Discuss it with your peers.
Abaci, Oya (n.d). Concept Education by Art Education and an Investigation on the Opinions of Teacher Candidates about the different concepts. https://pdf.sciencedirectassets.com
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Students' Work
The 7 Lesson School-Teacher
Summaries
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Its crucial to teach in an in-cohesive matter to teach students the inconsistencies of life, and to allow them to think outside the box. Teaching confusion allows students to find meaning in things rather than just look for a solution. Allowing students to make mistakes and be confused will enable them to think outside the box and try new things.
Things to change:-Instead of teaching confusion using different random context, teaching them relevant information to give them purpose.
The author is saying that our teachers are teaching confusion by teaching so many subjects and lessons in a small amount of time which makes the students not take in any of the information and seem confused.
How can the arts help? Allowing the students to engage in different assignments using art to allow them to understand confusion in a more practical way. Allowing confusion will enable students to be creative and not worry about mistakes.
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Lesson 5
Intellectual Dependency talks about how children wait to be told what to do and are taught to not think independently. One good example to combat this is when Richard Branson was dropped off in the middle of nowhere as a child and had to figure out how to get home by himself. He didn't have anyone holding his hand and was able to think for himself without the assistance of a teacher or parent. In schools teaches can put students in situations where they have to think for themselves without asking the teacher, other students, or the internet. The arts can help by having children make art work without other students help or looking online for ideas but instead using nature or objects around them for inspiration.
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Provisional Self-Esteem
Lesson 6
Blind Confidence - Problem: Children lead to believe they should be confident blindly.
The way to combat provisional self esteem is Promote Intrinsic Motivation, foster a growth mindset, set realistic expectations, provide constructive feedback and create an inclusive and safe environment. Encourage students to pursue learning for its intrinsic value, rather than solely for external rewards like grades. Highlight the joy of learning, curiosity, and personal growth as the primary goals of education. Teach students about the concept of a growth mindset, emphasizing that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Establish achievable academic goals and expectations that are tailored to each student's abilities and needs.
In regards to the arts, we would encourage students to just take pen to paper. Color, paint do whatever feels like your calling in the arts and follow it until you have found peace with it.
Lesson 6
Provisional self esteem: Cumulative evaluations are valued over personal confidence and parental support. People shouldn't be judge on their numerical accomplishments, but by judging a student on their character over their accomplishments. By using self expression self esteem can be supported rather than criticized.
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Chloe Latessa
Lesson 7
explains how there is no
privacy in the school system. Teachers' eyes are constantly on the
students. Therefore, no private time or space is given to children. A
tattling system is also enforced, training kids to snitch. Constant
surveillance manifests a lack of confidence and doubt. This can be fixed
by providing students with time alone and some element of freedom,
whether at recess, during study hall, or in the lunchroom. Teachers and
parents should show their students/children a certain level of trust so
that they feel comfortable and build independence throughout
adolescence. Through the arts, children can build trust, calmness,
accountability, and freedom within themselves and each other. Dance is a
great outlet to do so.
Connor, Hannah, Gage
One Can't Hide
Lesson 7
This lesson talks about how students are always being watched and tested. Students cannot have any secrets and are encouraged to snitch on each other about broken rules. No student nor their parents can be trusted.
How can we fix this?
No student can learn when they're uncomfortable. It is the responsibility of the teacher to transform the classroom into a safe-space to allow the child to grow and utilize their creative minds. Students should feel free.
How can the arts help?
"Dance like no one is watching." The arts require students to be themselves and be creative, and are also typically the more enjoyable part of the day. If you create a fun, stress-free environment for students, they are more inclined to feel comfortable and free.
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