[Asako]

The teachers may have also learned through product art when they were children. Product art may also be easier to children as there is an answer in which they know what the expect as the final product and therefore, becomes easier to achieve it. As process art is open-ended, some children may not feel comfortable or may not feel they are good at it or can’t do it which may diminish their interest in the activity.

[Trainer]

Asako, you raise important points about comfort and familiarity in art methods. Balancing both approaches can foster confidence and creativity.

[Alexandria Schwager]

Teachers may still use the old method becuase it is what they grew up learning, so that is all they have been trained to do. They also might find it easier and less messy for a child to do art that is less creative.

[Carolina Rocha]

I think some teachers find it familiar and in a way easier because they know it so well and it can make their work not change. They might also believe the child is learning certain skills from following directions. I don’t think product art is the right approach anymore the students need more freedom

[Victoria]

Product art is good for those that still need to learn to follow directions. It may be nice / comfortable to some kids to see similar art pieces to theirs if they are not creative naturally. Process art is more freedom where some kids don’t have the ability to trust themselves to do.

[Trainer]

Victoria, you’ve highlighted an important balance between structure and freedom in art. Both approaches can support different learners’ needs effectively.

[Linda]

I think most young children want to please their teachers, and their teachers’ responses to product art may be more obviously positive than process art. Teachers need to be very careful about their facial expressions, vocal inflections and body language, and make a real effort to verbally encourage real creativity.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Linda! Recognizing the impact of teacher feedback on children’s creativity is crucial for fostering genuine engagement in Process Art.

[sara]

I still catch myself doing product art,, I have to remind myself to let them do it. We will talk about an idea and I let them create it

[Trainer]

Great reflection, Sara! Balancing guidance with freedom fosters creativity and deeper learning in children. Keep encouraging their unique expressions!

[Regina Dexter (gina)]

I think it’s just the way so many teachers learned to do it and it’s easy. In my experience our teachers are willing to let kids explore may different types of art in their own way. It is way messier but worth the clean up when the kids are proud of their creation. I have rarely seen a kid prouder then when they build something without a pattern and get to tell you about it.

[Trainer]

Regina, your insights highlight the importance of exploration in art. Celebrating children’s creativity fosters pride and deeper learning!