The Drawing Path for Children

by Bob Steele

Overview

The Drawing Path for Children demonstrates the importance of drawing as a spontaneous language for children. It contains a balance of theory and practice for 'teaching' drawing to children and young people from preschool to high school. Included are practical suggestions for conducting a daily draw at home and school, and for integrating drawing into the school curriculum in areas such as science, social studies, language arts and art.

This book merges 80 examples of children's drawing with anecdotes and strategies from teachers and parents all framed by the insights of master educator and artist, Bob Steele. Focused on the significant early learning reflected in children's authentic drawing practices, Steele guides parents and teachers in recognizing and nurturing authentic drawing as a vehicle for empathy, creative self-expression, and cognitive growth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783013708
Publisher:	The Canadian Society for Education through Art; The International Society for Education through Art
Publication date:	03/11/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

Bob Steele is a retired Associate Professor of Art Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. He began teaching in B.C. schools in 1950 and over the years has taught art to children, young people and adults. In 1962, he began teaching studio art and art education theory and practice to future teachers. Throughout his career his teaching was informed by studio practice and exhibition as a printmaker. In the late 1980’s Bob Steele founded The Drawing Network (drawnet.duetsoftware.net) as an informal group of parents, teachers, academics and interested citizens working to promote the understanding that children use spontaneous drawing as a language medium and that its daily use enhances literacy. In 2011, the author was made a Companion of the Guild of St. George (UK) for his advocacy of drawing as a language medium.