The final image created was much like the Cornell Notes image in that it is very illustrative. While this strategy is focused on teaching vocabulary to students, I thought it would also be beneficial as an aide for students to understand the process of learning and utilizing new terms. I feel that this is an image that I could use in my classroom as a reminder to the importance of not only explaining new terms to students, but also providing situations where they engage and interact with the terms in an effort to truly instill the words in their personal vocabulary.
Using artistic practices in this capacity has certainly enhanced my familiarity and understanding of this teaching practice. Through the construction of imaginative insight, the key influences of this practice are more pronounced than before I chose to continue my research of the subject beyond what was asked of me. Using design elements and principles to construct an image that both organizes and defines the practice, in a manner that is able to be interpreted and understood by others, created a heightened comprehension within my own understanding of the concept. This is such a great benefit of arts-based research. The characteristic of enhanced professional learning through challenging one's self to creatively construct visual meaning. The highest order of thinking must be wielded in order to pull off such a task.
I also feel that at this point in the process, their is no definitive ending to the process. Creating one image produces ideas of content that should be created in additional images. I could see combining the influences of these first two professional development programs into a representation of how my teaching practice is evolving and improving through this style of research following my professional developments.
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