Blackboard drawing is a vital medium in the art of teaching. From the elementary grades
right through high school the visual storytelling that takes place on the blackboard
allows for a deeper learning that can occur beyond words and numbers; what can be
experienced through colors and forms, in pictures. Pictorial thinking is a critical capacity
for keeping alive and nurturing the imagination throughout childhood and into adult life.
This course will cover the basics of chalk drawing for teachers at the various grade
levels, noting how the board drawings can change with the age and development of the
child. Reviews of participant work on black paper or school blackboards will be
facilitated with a Google Classroom or Padlet link.