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Introduction
Introduction
0:34
Authentic Connection
Identifying Obstacles
3:41
The Role of the Art Educator
12:03
The Life of a High Schooler
Stressors and Concerns
19:34
Environmental Factors
3:55
The Role of Mental Health
4:27
In the Art Classroom
Project and Strategies Designed for Connection
Weekly Questions
3:35
Altered Books and Other Projects
7:11
The Speak Project
5:56
Outside the Artmaking
The Role of Empathy Outside the Classroom
2:45
Taking Care of Yourself First
7:52
More Ways to Connect
5:16
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:42
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
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Connecting with Secondary Students
4 PD Hours
1 Learn a variety of strategies to engage and support students in the art classroom.
2 Explore how to build authentic connections and create an empathetic environment.
3 Gain unique lesson ideas that incorporate student interests and foster community.
In this PRO Pack, Jenn Russell shows art teachers how they can connect with secondary students and foster a sense of community in the art classroom. She offers practical strategies for relationship building and developing authentic connections with students. This Pack also includes relevant projects that utilize student interests and demonstrates how to use artmaking to explore and discuss issues that matter to them.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
11. Relationship Building
A. Builds rapport and positive relationships with students
B. Creates and maintains an environment of respect
C. Maintains self-control in challenging situations
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
5. Engagement
A. Develops lessons, units, and/or centers that connect with student interests and backgrounds
D. Constructs opportunities for student choice and authentic learning
Jennifer Russell
High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
With an impressive amount of visual overstimulation and color, Jenn Russell welcomes her students into her art room at Hebron High School in the Lewisville Independent School District. She loves jokes of the popsicle stick variety, chocolate, tchotchkes, and color (did we mention that?). She is a newly minted and still lost on a daily basis mom to a little boy named Nate, or #ARussellSprout as he is known to his followers. When she has time, you can find her reading, dabbling with pencils or in the great Texas outdoors with her camera.
Discussion
Resources
About Me
Art Room Brain Dump
Brain Dump
Asking the Right Questions Critique Guide
What are High School Students Thinking About?
A Guide to Typical Teenage Behavior
Conducting a Grow and Glow Conversation
Critique Ideas for Every Class
5 About Me Projects
About Me Social Media Feed
10 Mental Health Hacks for Art Teachers
20 Game-Changing Ways to Connect with Students
Links
5 Ways to Build Relationships With At-Risk Students
How to Play "Who's in the Art Room?"
5 Essential Tips for Managing High School Students
3 Ways to Incorporate Pop Culture Into the Art Room
Are Connections More Important than Content? (Ep. 182)
2 PD Hours
15 Videos
10 Resources
