Rejoice, Reflect & Repose

It seems with every new research method that I read; I imagined the method was adaptable and a better option for my proposal. It has been a challenge to find the right fit. But I believe my research will maintain the status as a qualitative research with an action approach because it involves daily observation awareness with documented journaling, photographs, and reflections of students. I want to document the organization of setting up a studio-based environment. I want to understand if the collaboration of a studio based environment and design thinking will engage students in their art making and induce creative, entrepreneurial thinkers for the future. After reading Douglas & Jaquith’s book, they explain the benefits a choice-based environment and teaching artistic behavior for students. In the fall have been changing my lesson plans by having students choose their materials for art making. I did a pilot study to find out from students how might they become more engaged in creative artmaking. I started discussions with students and had them write what they would like to learn in art, what was their favorite medium/art making and what are their strengths. I believe my research will show a progressive spiral cycle for taking action as I collect, analyze and reflect data process for planning improvement. And here I go again, I must admit a/r/tography research methodology really hit home for me too.


Douglas, K. & Jaquith, D. (2009). Engaging learners through art making. New York, NY: Teachers College Press