I hope you're all being productive on this last work weekend! The end is nigh'! I wanted to journal about my participation in the Art Inquiry that we did on the second last week of school.
We were the ones who inquired about Roy Henry Vickers. To be honest, most of the praise goes to my group member, Amanda, Catherine and Tyler. We came together one day and kind of hashed out how we wanted to present out artist. You'd think this would be a simple process right? Haha, it didn't seem like it. It felt like we were spinning our tires for a little bit. We ended up with what you all saw, obviously. My part was quite simple; I put my input when it was needed and helped out others whenever they needed it.
I reported on who Roy Henry Vickers as an artist.
This was a neat little presentation because I developed a new found respect for Roy. I had no idea he was colour blind. To me, that's almost like being a chef without being able to taste your food. Or like being deaf and producing musical masterpieces like Beethoven.
I knew Roy lived close to my home of Kispiox. I have seen him at feasts now and then. I thought he was a part of my First Nations culture until I found out that we was of multiple First Nations' descent, and none of them being Gitxsan!
Anyway, the art inquiry was fun. I liked a lot of the presentation and how much they all varied. You guys did a great job.
I would definitely use this type of project with my class if they're old enough to should the responsibility!
Now I leave you with some art from Mr. Roy Henry Vickers. Enjoy.
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https://www.google.ca/search?q=roy+henry+vickers&espv=210&es_sm=122&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=3umaUv3YPKPiiwLZ7YGwBg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=642
I still can't imagine how he can create such beautiful images in colour with being colour blind. And isn't it interesting that you have seen this person but not known him for his art work before. I guess artists just look like ordinary people - imagine! I'm glad you would consider trying this inquiry strategy with your own students. The point of the "platform" approach is to teach the strategy with materials you are familiar with and that are at a manageable level of difficulty for students. Then, as students demonstrate that they are ready, they can make more of their own choices. For example, my students were so pleased, at the end of Gr. 2, to be able to learn about an animal they picked for themselves, after we did one on "moose" all together. They knew how to use the chart and they used the same guiding questions. I also had the librarian help me provide a tub of animal books at their reading level. This is a strategy where "gradual release of responsibility" is a key to success but the independence the students gain is well worth it.
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