The Art of Contemplation (with Lesson Plan)

One of the drawbacks of compulsory education is its rigid structure. Our educational systems are generally too reliant on metrics … More

Finding Inspiration and Information in Found Objects (with Lesson Plan)

Jane Housham is drawn to the scale, colors, textures and all around forms of miniature toys, as well as other … More

Imitation is a key element of social learning, which is how we develop essential understandings and actions through observing others … More

The high price of tertiary learning, and the toll that it has on student’s lives, is one of the most … More

Not everyone has a pleasant introduction to school, but sometimes all it takes is one or two good educators to … More

Since today marks the beginning of National Teacher Appreciation week in the United States, I thought it would be apropos … More

It might not be typical to think about commercial art galleries providing profound moments of art education. However, these types … More

Longtime readers of this blog know that I am a major proponent of play-based learning and artfully serious play (for … More

As a writer focusing on a cross-examination of the visual art world and educational environment, in order to show the … More

Education was not always accessible to the masses like it is today. We know from historical accounts that class, status … More