Choice based art

Hey fellow art teachers! Ever wonder how to introduce to students to choice based art education? I've gotten so many questions about just how do my students know what supply to choose? How do they get that initial urge just to "play around" out of their systems? Well, here's an overview and glimpse into how I teach my students to choose wisely, and make educated choices that will ensure them success! The first six weeks: Exploratory Learning through Material Exploration Students enter the…

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When it comes to art education, the possibilities are endless. One way to engage students and encourage critical thinking is through choice-based art lessons that provide students with an opportunity for student choice in the classroom. Choice-based art lessons allow students to make decisions about

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In December I had 2 Donors Choose projects funded. The first was for a new collage center. I asked for a storage shelf and drawer organiz...

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W.O.W. - Wonderful Original Work of ArtIf you are unfamiliar with this concept, here is a quick rundown from The Art of Education University:"WOW stands for “Wonderful Original Work of Art.” Invented in a Teaching for Artistic Behavior classroom by Barbara Berry, a TAB educator in Brunwick, ME, the WOW cycle is a way to motivate students to create long-term projects. Students learn to envision a piece of art, plan it out, and execute it by a deadline." -Kelly PhillipsThis is something that I…

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