As an art teacher, my main goal is to cultivate an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive, regardless of their abilities or previous experience of the arts. 

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Inclusivity is the cornerstone of my teaching philosophy. I firmly believe that art should be accessible to all. I am committed to creating a learning environment where students feel empowered to express their unique perspectives through art, and feel respected and safe in the process. 

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To support this, I employ the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach, and aim to implement differentiation strategies that tailor my teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of each student. I strive to ensure that every student can excel in and meaningfully engage with their work. 

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In my classroom, I follow the Constructivist Learning approach and embrace student-centered learning. I believe that students should be active participants in their own learning and meaningful engagement occurs through experimentation, mistake making and reflection. I am a big-believer in student-teacher collaboration and feel that students have the ability to share their own knowledge just as well as the teacher. 

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In this digital visual culture, critical and creative thinking skills are crucial. I aim to assist students with their development of these skills in order to navigate and interpret the visual culture that surrounds them. I am dedicated to equipping students with the skills necessary to analyse, critique and translate the constant visual imagery that intrudes into their daily lives. 

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Overall I feel that the holistic development of a student can be fostered through Visual Art, and it is my goal as a teacher to foster this development. 

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