Understanding Arts and Arts Education (Theory) Block : Art Education

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Evaluation in Art Education
Block 1 : Art Education
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Case study
A teacher wanted to know the behavioral aspect of children. She organized an art
activity. Her purpose was not to judge the skills and knowledge of art but the
participation, cooperation, critical thinking were the parameters. So she evaluated
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Only the process of art throughout and observed the approach towards the
activity by children.
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He/she observed peer handling by children
Check your progress- 2
1. What is comprehensive evaluation ?
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2. What do you think about the above case study ? Write a brief note giving
your views.
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5.2.3 WHAT TO REMEMBER WHILE EVALUATING ART
EXPERIENCE
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Take some time with a child’s art.
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Have some respect for their work.
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Show curiosity and ask what they felt at that time of art activity.
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Do not compare one child to another.
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Don’t discard children’s work.
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It’s an assessment of child’s individual progress.
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Preserve art work until the assessment process is complete.
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Specific feedback should be given of what the child needs to work on.
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Think before you say, your comments should be sensible, useful and for
betterment of child.

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Evaluation in Art Education
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)