I would have to say that I am a fence sitter when it comes to the arts. Sometimes I love it, sometimes... not so much. I think for myself, I am a fan of enjoying the arts of others and not so much of creating the arts. But only to a certain extent because there are things that I love to do such as crafts, painting and other hands-on type things. I do love to listen to others' music, watch plays, musicals, and enjoy others' artwork.
Reflecting back to my elementary years I remember specific art related activities in various grades, but not one particular teacher who really integrated arts into our daily lessons.
I liked learning about the research that has been done concerning involving the arts in the classroom and the positive outcomes including cooperation, involvement, higher test scores, and high self esteem of the students, because it gives me, as a teacher, and excellent reason to have fun creative art projects at school.
The arts have taught me how to appreciate life and see it with a open mind.I have gained a love for the arts as a whole through experiences with various individual aspects.
My favorite teacher taught me to laugh and be happy even when life got hard. Her philosophy of life was to be optimistic, learn all you can and not take life too seriously, I have learned to do the same. My least favorite teacher was probably my kindergarten teacher because I never felt a real connection with her like I did with my others. As a future teacher I feel it is crucial for every student to feel important and loved by the teacher.
At this time I can gain as much information concerning the arts and learn different ways to integrate them into elementary education so when I do have my own class room I will already have the tools I need to enhance my students education with the arts.
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