Learner CharacteristicsAge 12 - 13

Social and Emotional Characteristics:● Imaginary audience comes into play

○ they feel like they are always being watched, become very self-conscious (Anthony, 2011)

● peer groups are very important● trying to discover themselves while still

being accepted by large group (Anthony, 2011)

Social and Emotional Characteristics● These things will make students very

anxious about getting approval of their work.

● Projects revolved around self discovery and self expression are good for this age group

● Allows kids to discover and express themselves and be individuals without drawing attention to themselves (Clements, 2006)

Cognitive Development● Students best learn aurally and

kinesthetically (Allen, 2012 p. 5)

● Teaching art strategies to this age group:o Famous art pieces to attempting their own

version (Liberty, 2013)

Cognitive Development● Appropriate art objectives, concepts,

themes, or topics.o Knowledge of artistso Know how to analyze arto Know function, form, and meaning.o Influence in art

(Fortier, Grady & Rayala, 2000)

Physical Development ● Physical abilities

o Capable at finer motor skillso Longer attention span

● Art Materialso Has capability to use most art tools including

things like wire● Helpful counter crisis of realism

Curriculum and Instruction● This age group often has a realism

crisis, where they try to draw realistically and get frustrated when they do not have the skills to do it

● Don’t hang student’s work unless the students feel proud of their work and want it to be displayed (Clements, 2006)

Curriculum and Instruction● Students this age have a fascination

with their names● They also have very fine motor skills,

so they can do more advanced projects● Wire and metalworking are also fun

projects for this age

Curriculum and Instruction

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ReferencesLiberty, M. (2013, March 05). Art teaching strategies for middle school. Retrieved from

http://www.ehow.com/way_5824944_art-teaching-strategies-middle-school.htmlAnthony, M. (2011). Social Development in 11-13 Year Olds. Retrieved from: http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/social-development-11-13-year-olds Fortier, J., Grady, S., & Rayala, M. (2000, February).Wisconsin's model academic

standards for art and design education. Retrieved from http://standards.dpi.wi.gov/files/standards/pdf/art&design.pdf

Clements, R.P., Wachowiak, F. 2006. Emphasis on Art: A Qualitative Art Program for Elementary and Middle Schools. Pearson Education Inc.