Tag: art education
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Inspiring Art Room Doors
Lately, I’ve seen some truly inspiring art room doors posted by art teachers on social media. I think this creativity needs celebrating, so here are some amazing examples. Art teacher Stephanie Flis create the stunning Basquiat-inspired door for black history month. I love how powerful and energetic this is, and such a lovely welcome to…
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Artists who Paint or Draw Hair
Below is a list of artists who paint or draw hair. From Leonardo da Vinci to artists who are alive and working today. If you haven’t yet had a student ask you how to paint or draw hair, it is just a matter of time. This challenging skill can be approached in a variety of…
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What Does a Good Art Interview Lesson Look Like?
What does a good interview lesson look like? I frequently see art teachers on social media, asking each other what to deliver when they have an interview art lesson. Here in the UK, part of the interview process to secure an art teaching position is to teach a lesson whilst observed by your potential employers.…
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5 Ways to Extend Student Work After Lockdown
This blog post details 5 ways to extend student work after lockdown. I’ve seen a lot of art teachers on social media worrying about the quantity of work their students have created in lockdown. First things first, don’t worry you are not alone. You are not the only one who is worrying like crazy that…
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What is Cultural Capital?
What is cultural capital? In educational terms, it refers to the bank of cultural experiences students can gain from different cultural opportunities that go on to give them social mobility. E.g. Gallery visits, historic visits, music lessons, IT skills, dance lesson etc) Families have historically passed down these advantages to their children by providing them…
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Art Teacher Interview Questions
If you’re about to be interviewed or you’re a head of department who is going to be doing the interviewing, you’ll find the questions below useful. As an interviewee, you can’t anticipate every question but if you write down answers to the questions below, you’ll certainly fly through a good part of the interview. Writing…