Once an individual has mastered a particular style it is inevitable that, if given the opportunity, he or she would be able to teach this technique if need may be. I feel that through my studies, skills have been developed to effectively teach any art technique.  However, it is in my mindset as an educator not to just teach, but to open one’s mind to his environment and its ever-changing ways.  One constant about our lives is the existence of change.  If we adjust our relationship with our environment we are made different by the experience.  This approach would not just expand individual outlooks, but more importantly, would help in the development of social skills pertinent in today’s society.  As an art educator, it is important to consider that not all of my students will pursue a career in the art field.  However, they will undoubtedly be pursuing some career, where having exemplary social skills will surely help them to develop a healthy sense of working well with others.  Our learning increases when we are engaged in activities that have meaning for us; therefore I am a believer in the following concepts:

• Encouragement, motivation and support need to be given to all students to assist them in the creative process.
• To have the learning process be perceived by the students as an experience.  Regardless of whether or not my students wish to pursue art, I want them to be excited to come to class.
• Experimentation is key!  Have students incorporate their different sensors into the classroom.  Open their minds to the different effects smelling, touching, tasting, and hearing can have on artwork.
• Always be open to learning/sharing new ideas and approaches for the art classroom with others.

            As our environment is ever-changing, there will always be something new that develops in education.  By keeping the communication lines open, there are endless possibilities to the wondrous expansion of effectively teaching the visual arts.