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04 - The Circle

Black_Kitty

on July 24, 2014

Alternate end line: I then followed up with drawing one point perspective without a ruler…because I live ON THE EDGE.


Something like this did actually happen. I was trying to demonstrate how to use shading to turn 2D objects into 3D objects so I quickly drew a circle on the blackboard. The class went nuts. I had to draw it again to show them that it wasn't a fluke.


There's a trick to it, especially if you're drawing on the blackboard. Draw half of it first, then draw the other half. A bigger circle is easier to draw than a smaller circle. Make sure your hand is relaxed a bit when you draw it and it'll generally turn out okay.


There's always that one suspicious kid in your class regardless of what subject you teach. He/She sits in the back and just looks at you, silently asking how qualified are you exactly. To be honest I don't think you have to be an expert at your subject to teach it.


You do have to actually know how to teach though which generally means knowing how to set things up for learning. My favourite classes to teach are always art classes. They are often the classes with the most positive, relevant, and authentic learning environments. Unfortunately they are also the classes the adults care the least about.


I'm getting old now. My hand cramped towards the end.