Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Education
Developing Self-Love, Self-Worth, And Body Image Acceptance Through The Arts, Lillian Thomann
Developing Self-Love, Self-Worth, And Body Image Acceptance Through The Arts, Lillian Thomann
Honors Capstone Projects - All
Drawing from personal experiences as an artist-teacher, student, and woman the author develops a lesson plan designed to promote self-worth and body image acceptance for adolescents. The supporting teaching philosophy and unit rationale describe ways in which teachers can draw from art history and contemporary art to support and empower students. Through the creation of safe spaces teachers can develop platforms for students to express the challenges and triumphs they may experience as they struggle to accept their respective bodies and self-images.