Comments on: Just some light reading… if you are interested in the brain.

By: Kaelyn Sophabmixay

Kaelyn Sophabmixay — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:30:06 +0000

This list is a great starter for someone like myself who is just starting to get into neuroscience and its connection with arts. There are also a couple of journals that deal with these topics like “Child Development” in an article by Zernicke and Schneider on Biomechanics and Developmental Neuromotor Control. I think that anyone in the arts field should be required to learn more about these areas of research and development as a foundation for understanding (and then more clearly working with) the growing work of students!

By: marissa

marissa — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 01:28:00 +0000

I’m not sure if this article is posted somewhere else or im just not seeing it, but “The Teaching Artist and the Artistry of Teaching” by Eric Booth was one that we have spent some time discussing in the Intro to MIE class. If it isn’t posted yet, it is certainly worth putting up. I was especially interested in the way that Eric Booth works with activities in the arts and teaching using connections and associations. In re-reading this article several times, I am realizing more and more that his rationale for the arts in education is very similar to my ideas. This article has helped me to find a focused rationale for myself.
Eric Booth does not exclude anyone, and gives everyone a chance to explore. A quote from his article reads “we look at a variety of ways people make connections.” I love the message this sends. It suggests that no matter who you are, you can become a part of the arts simply by having the ability to associate. There are no right or wrong ways to do this. I would imagine that kids like the way Eric Booth teaches. Kids are told so often in the classroom that the answer is “this”, or the right way is “that.” To be a participater in something where you are always right, not only builds confidence, btu also encourages creative thinking in all situations.
Above all, the message of participation and enthusiasm and team work shows throught this article. It has made me realize that my own rationale of music as communication has so many possiblities with all age groups.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:41:34 +0000

Great! I’ll drop by tomorrow!

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:04:54 +0000

Thanks for posting this list! I agree, it’s a great start for anyone interested in learning about how the brain functions. In fact, I have some of these books in the MIE Office, in case anyone is interested in reading sometime. Stop on by!