You must be logged-in in order to download this resource. If you do not have an AOE account, create one now. If you already have an account, please login.
Login Create AccountFree Preview
Introduction
Introduction
0:59
Choice Overview
Classroom Choice Definition
2:04
Importance of Including Choice
2:41
Personal Reflection
Evaluating Your Current Lessons
3:59
Including More Opportunities for Choice
3:30
Getting Started
Preparing Materials
3:25
Studio Station Ideas
4:50
Management
Behavior Management
3:08
Cleanup Management
2:08
Storage Management
3:12
Project Ideas
Planning for Choice
2:04
Less Choice
3:24
More Choice
4:34
Display Ideas
3:10
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:28
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
2 PD Hours
1 Evaluate your current level of student choice in your classroom.
2 Learn how to manage students, stations, and supplies when increasing choice.
3 Explore lesson ideas, such as how to reimagine your current lessons to include more choice and how to offer engaging full choice lessons.
As art teachers, we all offer some level of choice for our students but have you ever felt yourself wanting to offer more? In this PRO Pack, learn how to evaluate where you fall on the choice spectrum and learn how to add more choice to lessons you are already doing with your students. Join Susie Belzer as she guides you on your journey towards increasing choice options for your students. With great ideas such as setting up studio stations to manage your overflowing art supplies, she leads you on the path towards increasing choice.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
CURRICULUM
1. Curriculum Design
B. Designs sequential lessons, units, and/or centers
2. Curriculum Approaches
A. Integrates knowledge of a variety of approaches when planning content
B. Selects printed and digital instructional resources for classroom use
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
8. Creativity
A. Designs experiences to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills
B. Designs instruction to allow for freedom of expression and independent thought within student work
Susie Belzer
Elementary Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Susie Belzer is an elementary art educator from Fort Atkinson, WI. She has been teaching art since 2011 and was the Elementary Art Educator of the Year for WI in 2019. In her spare time, Susie enjoys embroidery, crochet, and weaving.
Choice Spectrum
Student Benefits
Incorporating Choice Chart
Sewing Practice
Center Expectations
Traditional Center Ideas
Pop-Up Center Ideas
Supply List for Centers
Motivational Poster
My Idea Sheet
Lesson Planning for Choice
Lower Choice Level Project Ideas
Higher Choice Level Project Ideas
Artist Statement Sheet
10 Things No One Tells You About Being a Choice-Based Art Te...
How to Get Your Choice-Based Room Ready for the School Year
8 Classroom Management Tips No Choice-Based Teacher Can Be W...
How to Work With Students With Special Needs in a Choice-Bas...