Date of Award
Spring 5-30-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Education
First Advisor
Paul Sproll
Second Advisor
Nancy Friese
Abstract
This thesis is written in a language other than the author’s own, so its content as she developed an understanding of ideas in English may reveal both inaccuracies of grammar and indeed some misunderstanding of context and concept. This being said, the author uses the thesis investigation to reflect on her art education in China and also to report on encounters with teachers she has met in Providence, Rhode Island. So, the thesis has been opportunity to wonder about the significant role that various types of teacher (First Teacher to Fourth Teacher) play in cultivating students’ artistic ability. The author has come to appreciate, as a result of this investigation, that while teachers have a decisive influence on learning in art that the teacher’s personality and thoughts are as important as instructional content.
Recommended Citation
Fan, Wenjing, "What makes a good teacher? : the artist's engagement in public art education" (2017). Masters Theses. 108.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/108
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