|
This study adopts action research. The research aims at discussing the development of the fifth and sixth grader’s print-making school course incorporating with Marine Education instruction. Students’ print-making are based on the marine ecology and the current situation of the ocean in Kinmen. Through the pluralism of print-making and the use of diverse methods, students are inspired to care for their living space and connect themselves to the homeland. There are three purposes on this research: (1) Develop elementary school print-making Art course on marine issues. (2) Discuss the teaching steps and process of print-making course on marine issues. (3) Explore the learning effect of students' creative expression after the print-making course on marine issues.
This research aimed at the senior elementary students in Kinmen County, JengYeh Elementary school. After the course, a variety of data are collected including student learning feedback, self-evaluation, worksheets, students’ works, teaching observation sheets, teachers' reflection notes, teaching recordings and analyzed using focus group interviews, interview methods.
Three conclusions were made in this research: (1) The print-making marine issues art course meets the core competency requirements for the 12-Year Basic Education plan. (2) Through rigorous curriculum design, this print-making marine issues art course will inspire students’ learning by developing their critical thinking skills, improving their ability to use different art materials, and increasing students’ sense of achievement. (3) Print-making course is doable that allows students to work more on creativity. With this course, students not only have a better understanding of print-making but also more attention on environmental protection.
The results of this study are expected to provide a reference for schools, communities and visual arts teachers in the development of marine education curriculum in schools. We hope that our education will create more possibilities for children's learning.
|