Author: E A Role: Student Location: Easton, MA Date: 10-20-03 Pauline Joseph's K-5 art class at Cabot Elementary School seems to be one of the best experiences for young artists. The classroom is set up like many choice-based art classrooms, with the addition of ephemeral centers to introduce students to new mediums. Joseph also builds on lessons from each year. The fifth grade art student uses the skills and knowledge they gained from all previous years to create more advanced projects. One of the greatest aspects of Joseph's teaching style is the connections she makes between students art work and art from other cultures and time periods. It is a great experience when a student can see how their creation resembles a famous style and be encouraged to investigate it more deeply. Joseph's class is one I hope will be emulated in other schools.

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