Curriculum Approaches

The use of symbolism can transform student art. Understanding and being able to use symbolic imagery and visual metaphors empowers...

If you teach at the secondary level, you know the problems “passing time” can cause for classroom management. Sure, it’s...

The way students enter your art room sets the tone for the rest of class. That’s why it’s so important...

I used to philosophically disagree with drawing fundraisers. As a TAB teacher, my classroom is supposed to be a haven of...

Several months ago, I was sitting across from a student and his dad at parent-teacher conferences. I was urging the...

Room organization has a huge impact on the learning that takes place in a space. If you value student-directed learning...

Art education is riddled with frameworks and philosophies. However, there is one approach encompassing the best of all art education...

Why would we want our students to think like artists when they could think like designers instead? Andrew talks about...

As art teachers, we have so much to fit into our precious time with students. Sometimes, more abstract concepts like...

Getting students to make authentic, powerful pieces can sometimes be difficult. Students may not want to share their deep feelings...

Teaching concepts with TAB is easier than you might think. In fact, once your classroom is up and running with...

Originality is a key value of art education, but at the same time, replication is just as important. We want...