Jennifer, how do you use drawing in your classroom today?
Jennifer: Thanks to my dissertation, I developed a course in Biological Illustration. As far as I’m aware, it’s the only one of its kind because it’s a biology class. We cover diversity and anatomy of plants, fungi and animals, how to identify groups or species, and linking form to function.
From my experience, illustration is a great way to teach comparative anatomy, evidence-based thinking, and of course, observational skills.
The course has been a huge success – we recently doubled the class size and the students have now exhibited their work at a state museum and aquarium. Check out student work here and here.
Readers, do you have questions for Jennifer about using drawing in your classroom or program?
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