{"id":11529,"date":"2023-06-19T05:00:58","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aoeudev.wpengine.com\/?p=11529"},"modified":"2023-05-05T15:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T20:34:56","slug":"9-self-reflection-questions-from-famous-artworks-to-end-your-year-with-intention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/06\/9-self-reflection-questions-from-famous-artworks-to-end-your-year-with-intention\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Self-Reflection Questions From Famous Artworks to End Your Year With Intention"},"content":{"rendered":"

Surprise yourself with how much you\u2019ve grown this year! The end of the school year is a crazy time filled with a whirlwind of activities. But before you get swept away in the madness, intentionally reflect on your year and take pride in what you\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n

Thinking back on where you started and where you are now can build your reflective teaching practice. It can also increase adaptability, problem-solving skills, self-efficacy, confidence, and more<\/a>. Tap into the benefits of reflection with some help from these famous artworks. Answer these questions to begin processing the year you\u2019ve had.<\/p>\n

The questions inspired by these artworks will help you reflect on the challenges you\u2019ve overcome, the connections you\u2019ve made, and the ways you\u2019ve grown this year.<\/h2>\n

Note: Be sure to review all resources and preview all artists to determine if they are appropriate to share with your students.<\/em><\/p>\n

Challenges You\u2019ve Overcome<\/h3>\n

1. What have you found particularly frustrating? How did you deal with it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maybe your art room always looked like Jackson Pollock\u2019s One: Number 31, 1950<\/em>, pictured below. Or, you just couldn\u2019t get your students to store their brushes with the bristles up, no matter how hard you tried. Whatever inevitable frustration you faced this year, developing a little resilience<\/a> will go a long way in helping you keep your cool when you reencounter it.<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.moma.org\/collection\/works\/78386<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. What caused you the most stress? What did you do to manage it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some days it may have felt like you had a full-on Kara Walker scene in your art room like the one in Darkytown Rebellion<\/em>. On other days, it may have been the struggle to juggle too many responsibilities at once that got to you. So many stresses, large and small, routinely afflict your professional and personal life. Consider reappraising some of this stress<\/a> to improve your mental health and prevent burnout.<\/p>\n

Here are some more resources to help you manage stress:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n