Memory and Learning...

How important is experience in the process of learning? What kinds of learning sticks? Learners who are engaged with mind, body and spirit in their learning activity are much more likely to produce memories and learning that lasts for long term.

Learning Environments, Umwelts and Permaculture

Learning environments matter. Living environments matter. When individual organisms are symbiotically connected to the environment or communities in which they exist, synergistic processes beneficial to the organism become a natural outgrowth of these special places. Umwelts, a biologic and psycho-emotional phenomenon, can take root in art rooms or an urban garden oasis.

Art as Semiotic Experience

When I started this blog, I was interested in using art experience as a vehicle to express my thoughts on semiotic theory, the signification process and meaning making. I firmly believe semiotic theory holds the key to meaningful learning and I plan to use this blog as a launch site for my newest research project, rhizomatic curriculum dynamics.

Anything can be a sign. The objects we create in the art room can be a sign. The processes we engage in can be a sign. The tone of my voice when I am engaged in instruction can be a sign. How the objects, the processes, the tone of my voice are interpreted by students, is paramount to developing experiences that students remember.