Tag: art pedagogy
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Questioning in the Art Classroom
Some of my most rewarding lessons have been when students have really engaged with the discussion. Art teachers are exposed to many different methods of using questioning in the art classroom but what is right for you? You will have learnt about it in your training, read about it in books and stumbled across it…
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How to Build a Good Rapport with Students
Knowing how to build a good rapport with students is useful knowledge and seems to come naturally to some teachers. If this is something you’d like to develop, there are some useful tips below. Smile There is a famous poem by Spike Milligan where the first line states ‘A Smile is Infectious’. (You can read…
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5 Ways to Teach Year 10 When They Return to The Art Department
It’s human to worry about things that might not happen. At the moment there is a lot we don’t know. It appears likely that year 10 will be the first year group to return to schools in the UK. When will they return? Will it be before summer? How much work they have completed? How…
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Strategies for Art Students Who Work Slowly
When I started writing this post about strategies for art students who work slowly, I was purely thinking of those students who produce amazing work but work painfully slowly. However, when I put a plee out on social media to share strategies, most people responded with strategies for students who need help remaining focused. The strategies…