What strategies might Ms. Piesman use to encourage creativity in ...

[Collmarie]

What strategies might Ms. Piesman use to encourage creativity in her art classes?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Is it wise for Ms. Piesman to insist that the children all make their boats in the same way? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Missbam101]

Answer to Question 1

Following are examples of things she might do:
 Show students that creativity is valuedfor example, by encouraging and rewarding unusual ideas and responses.
 Focus students' attention on the internal rather than external rewards of creating art.
 Occasionally give students opportunities to explore their own interests.
 Give students the freedom and security to take risks.
 Emphasize that everyone is capable of creativity in some form.

Answer to Question 2

Although the obvious answer to the first of these questions is no, there are several things to consider here. On the one hand, Ms. Piesman is giving the children the message that unique and creative works of art are not desirable. On the other hand, she may realize that some children have limited experience with boats and that many may never have seen a boat in the flesh.. In addition, her objective in the boat-painting task may have been for students to learn certain painting techniques