ERIC Number: EJ1356465
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0004-3125
EISSN: EISSN-2325-5161
3D Printed Iron Gates: Celebrating an African American Artist through a Transdisciplinary Lesson
Hunter-Doniger, Tracey; Radakovic, Nenad; O'Byrne, William Ian; Adams, Britnee; Gourdie, Emma; Heckman, Christian; Smith, Dillan
Art Education, v75 n4 p33-38 2022
The authors decided to create a transdisciplinary science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) lesson for children focused on Charleston, South Carolina iron-gate artisan Philip Simmons and his work. The lesson taught about the art of Philip Simmons, as well as symbolism, mathematics, the process of 3D printing, and some history of Charleston. The results were some original 3D printed, Simmons-inspired gates that made connections to several disciplines in the curriculum. This article begins with an introduction to the artist and his work, followed by a discussion of culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP) and the importance of inclusion in the classroom. Then the history and nuances of transdisciplinary and STEAM education is examined. The details of the lesson are highlighted, along with a discussion of the outcomes of a transdisciplinary lesson that celebrates the African American artist Philip Simmons.
Descriptors: African American Culture, Art Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Culturally Relevant Education, History Instruction, Mathematics Education, Technology Uses in Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Carolina
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