Introduce the materials and techniques for a 2-D lesson early on in your introduction. Demonstrate where necessary but only by showing the technique rather than the images. If you create a drawing of the topic the children will either try to copy it or will compare their own efforts to your drawing and lose confidence in their own ability to draw or paint.
Create in 3-D
Ask the children to help you to collect waste materials from the beginning of the year. Shapes that are three-dimensional (3-D) have height, length and depth and are referred to as form. The shapes in a sculptural object make up its form and learners should be encouraged to consider their models in the round. The recommended material for three-dimensional work is earthenware clay as parts can be joined easily and it lends itself to rich textural effects. It is also a flexible medium and will therefore enable learners to depict the movement and actions of the human figure in order to extend and enrich their concept of the human body.
Sensitive and informed Visual Arts teaching is very important to prevent the children from losing confidence in their own creative abilities. The emphasis should be on positive reinforcement; on providing the kind of activities that will challenge and excite them to try out new ideas and on building confidence by giving positive and constructive encouragement. There is no ‘right’ way to draw, and children should be encouraged to express themselves freely, without fear or criticism. The true mark of teaching Visual Arts successfully is that each child has produced a unique and individual artwork; that they have enjoyed the challenge of creating art and that they feel confident and excited by their ability to express themselves creatively.
Teaching Physical Education
Teaching the Physical Education (PE) component of Life Skills can be challenging. Part of this challenge is because of the perception that PE is only about teaching learners to play sport and knowing the skills related to that particular sport. You may be asking yourself, “Do I know how to play that particular sport?” “How can I teach learners a sport if I have not played it?” However, it is important to remember that PE is not only about playing sport. It is a subject where learners are encouraged to participate in physical activity. Selected sporting codes are to be taught to learners; however this is not at a highly skilled level. You want to introduce all your learners to selected sporting activities. In your class there will be learners that will want to participate in physical activity and sporting activities as well as those that would rather not. Your lessons must be enjoyable, encourage whole-class participation and promote social development among learners. Your aim is to promote physical movement and healthy habits amongst all your learners. If you can promote good healthy choices in young learners now, the possibility of those good healthy choices to be continued throughout their lives is increased.
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