This afternoon, the phrase "discover the world around you" popped into my head. I see it on everything from food commercials to nature magazines. Today, though, it stuck in my mind because of what I was doing. I was drawing and painting out in the world. I was actively looking around me to describe my environment.
"Discovering the world around you" is an active task. It means one has to get up and be mindful of what is going on.
It also spans across disciplines. On a scientific end, one can be aware of the weather and how air currents bring change in temperature, pressure, etc. At the same time, one can be aware of how all the different plants and animals come together to create unique ecosystems. On another side, the history of an area can help bring awareness as well. The people and communities that helped shape an area can linger in the mind while studying the current scene. In an artistic sense, the viewer can be aware of the interplay of light, color, shape, and composition. They were influenced by history, science, culture ...
The goal of a teacher should be to create a student who is viable in the world -- one that is curious about at least one part of it and is willing to use other aspects of knowledge to develop a fuller understanding of that curiosity. The kid who likes to skate may enjoy lessons in momentum and in geometry. Students who like comics may like creating their own in art or using mathematical shapes to describe their world. Those who like music may like poetry.
It's always more interesting to link an experience with knowledge. Catalog and link knowledge as you go throughout your daily lives. Make it an active point to learn and connect everyday.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
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