Tag: teaching art
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Settling into a New School
This year I have learned that settling to a new school after almost a decade is an adventure that comes with a steep learning curve. While young people often have similar hopes and challenges, the distinct character of each school creates a unique ecosystem. From my experience, here is a guide to help you settle…
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How to Work with Artists in Schools
Many schools invite artists to talk about their work and working life and deliver workshops to their students. It can be a large chunk of an art department budget, so it’s important to get the most out of the experience, both for your department’s professional development as well as the experience the students have. With…
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What is a Buddha Board?
On Facebook, I read a conversation between two art teachers saying how much they liked using Buddha Boards in the art room. I had no idea what they were talking about, so I jumped on Google to find out. I discovered… A Buddha Board is a type of painting board that allows you to create…
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The Benefits of Self-Assessment in Art Lessons
Using self-assessment in art lessons has lots of benefits to both you and your students. What is Self-Assessment? Self-assessment in teaching is the process by which a student evaluates their own learning and performance in a course or assignment. This can be achieved through discussion, setting goals, monitoring progress, reflecting on strengths and weaknesses, and…
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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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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…