In my high school art class, we never critiqued, so coming to college and having to do that for the first time was a little scary. Because of that experience, I know that if I become a high school art teacher I would like to hold critiques regularly so my students can participate in critical dialogue about art.
For other art educators planning on holding critiques, I have a source you might be interested in. In Advanced Painting this semester, we were required to buy and read The Critique Handbook: The Art Student's Sourcebook and Survival Guide. It was quite helpful especially as a future art educator, because certain parts focused on what should be critiqued, and how to make sure others are receiving that critique well.
I am definitely going to keep this book, and probably even make my students read some sections. I think certain chapters of this book would be perfect for a high school student to read, and will introduce them to the idea of critique rather than just forcing them into it.
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