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Introduction
Introduction
1:57
Finding a Balanced Philosophy
Purposes of a Teaching Philosophy
3:24
Direction
Teacher Directed vs. Student Directed
3:58
Lessons Ideas
8:54
Best Practices
3:20
Duration
Short Term vs. Long Term
2:12
Lesson Ideas
2:06
Best Practices
3:18
Thought Process
Observation vs. Imagination
1:28
Lesson Ideas
4:05
Best Practices
2:55
Approach
Play vs. Apply
3:35
Lesson Ideas
3:04
Best Practices
3:33
Prompt
Personal vs. Communal
2:09
Lesson Ideas
3:54
Best Practices
3:00
Participants
Collaborative vs. Individual
2:31
Lesson Ideas
5:40
Best Practices
3:04
Conclusion
Conclusion
1:01
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Crafting Your Teaching Philosophy
4 PD Hours
1 Learn about a variety of viewpoints in art education.
2 Explore how a balance between these viewpoints can lead to the most effective teaching strategies.
3 Gain dozens of lesson ideas that demonstrate a balanced teaching philosophy.
A teaching philosophy can be a powerful tool that helps art teachers identify professional beliefs and translate them into an effective classroom practice. But with so many competing philosophies and opinions within the field of art education, how do we know which philosophy is the best for our students? Join seasoned high school art teachers Janet Taylor and Matt Milkowski as they share a new classroom methodology: teaching with balance.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
CURRICULUM
2. Curriculum Approaches
A. Integrates knowledge of a variety of approaches when planning content
PROFESSIONALISM
13. Professional Practice
A. Demonstrates reflective practice
Matt Milkowski
High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Matt Milkowski is a high school drawing and painting teacher in majestic Chicago, IL. His curricular approach targets innovative and balanced content that fosters curiosity, confidence, and community. He hopes his students leave his class with a more nuanced and vivid view of the world around them.
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Opposing Philosophies in Art Education
Comparing Teacher and Student Directed Classrooms
Comparing Assignment Durations
Strategies for Helping Students with Time Management
Comparing Observation and Imagination
Comparing Direct Instruction and Play
6 Easy Strategies for Incorporating Play
Comparing Personal and Communal Prompts
20 Personal and Communal Prompts for Your Classroom
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Top 5 Myths to Teaching a Choice Curriculum
How Student-Directed Collaboration Can Benefit Your Students
4 Engaging One Day Activities
The Secret to Successful One-Day Clay Projects
Manage Your Time Better with the Studio Habits of Mind
A Deceptive Drawing Assignment to Boost Your Students' Confi...
The Surprising Reason Why Play is the Ultimate Teaching Tool
How To Discuss Social Issues in the Art Room without Bias
4 Ways to Foster Authentic Collaboration in the Art Room
5 Collaborative Projects for Any Time of the School Year
2 PD Hours
18 Videos
11 Resources
