Book Overview
A Flowing Through — A series of artistic explorations that flow from simple starting points, pass by milestones and finish with polished achievements
A Flowing Through presents a series of practical artistic explorations designed to help children develop a more positive attitude towards learning.
In simple narrative and photographs, the author shares the creative teaching and learning approaches he applied in a socially disadvantaged community. Each explorative journey includes relevant and interesting conversations between him as primary school teacher and the participants. Through the use of arts, the children willingly worked together in a cooperative and collaborative manner. Their remarkable achievements boosted self-esteem, attitude to learning and improved their behavior as practical engagements permeated throughout the curriculum. The children were happy to come to school again. Their shared success demonstrates that learning can be fun.
Review
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Page-123A FLOWING THROUGH TOO — Artistic explorations that mainly flow
through the fields of drawing
A step-by-step guide for teachers, parents, and children
David Esling shares his second book of teaching stories, continuing his narrative of innovative approaches to education in a disadvantaged Tasmanian suburb.
A Flowing Through Too focuses on artistic explorations with primary school students, showcasing the teacher’s creative methods and the children’s remarkable artistic abilities. The book is filled with inspiring stories, photographs, and conversations between the participants, bringing the experiences to life.
The journey, rather than the destination, holds the greatest significance, as the children develop their observation and interpretation skills. The use of art not only enhanced their skills but also helped increase their self-esteem, positivity towards learning, and relationships with each other. A must-read for student teachers, teachers, and anyone who loves working with children.
