The wonder-full teacher project.This article is the fifth in a series describing new research examining dimensions of Wonder Full teachers. The principal investigators Noun 1. principal investigator - the scientist in charge of an experiment or research project PI scientist - a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences are lifelong, award-winning art educators Peter London, Ed.D. and Virginia Freyermuth, Ph.D. An essential premise of the Wonder Full Teacher is that the quality of a teacher personhood per·son·hood n. The state or condition of being a person, especially having those qualities that confer distinct individuality: "finding her own personhood as a campus activist" can imbue im·bue tr.v. im·bued, im·bu·ing, im·bues 1. To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. See Synonyms at charge. 2. a competently taught lesson with transformative qualities for both the student and teacher. In this month's article, Katy Jeffries discusses tie-dying a conventional lesson using common materials, but through her enthusiasm for both children and art, makes this an evidentially joyous joy·ous adj. Feeling or causing joy; joyful. See Synonyms at glad1. joy  ous·ly adv. and memorable
experience. Wonder Full Teachers see themselves as agents on behalf of
children toward their own becoming. This occurs as a consequence of the
teachers own boundless enthusiasms for the infinite possibilities of the
child--mind body, and spirit.
Just as Ms Jeffries recollects her own sources for her sense of wonder and joy in the arts, Wonder Full Teachers help their students to also look inward, as well as outward, to explore and employ their own wonder-filled dimensions. A close reading of Ms. Jeffries' account of her teaching reveals her personal and familial love In sociology, familial love is a type affinity or natural affection felt between members of a group bound by common ancestry or blood ties, or through friendship and care. Familial love can also be experienced through kindhearted teachers to their students too. of art, and an enthusiastic sense of ownership for the creative life. Peter London is the author of Drawing Closer to Nature. Virginia Freyermuth is a past Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. |
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