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Introduction
Introduction
1:00
Teaching in a Diverse Community
Roles of the Art Teacher
Art Teacher as Relationship Builder
6:19
Art Teacher and Community Connections
3:33
Art Teacher as Change Agent
1:04
Classroom Management
Engaging and Supporting Diverse Students
3:11
Concrete Art Classroom Management Strategies
3:22
Lesson Planning for Diverse Environments
The Lesson Planning Process
3:36
The Role of Contemporary Art
2:42
Project Ideas
Comics (Drawing)
11:27
Soft Armor (Sculpture)
13:27
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:14
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Teaching in a Diverse Setting
2 PD Hours
1 Learn a variety of strategies to help engage and support art students in diverse communities.
2 Explore the role of contemporary art as a resource for engaging all students.
3 Gain unique and powerful lesson ideas designed to empower students.
Teaching art in a diverse community can be a deeply challenging and rewarding experience. In this PRO Pack, Janani Nathan helps move art teachers beyond stereotypes and towards authentic understanding of diverse student populations. She offers practical strategies for relationship building and connecting to the larger community. Finally, this PRO Pack also includes relevant projects for empowering students to use artmaking to explore and confront contemporary issues that matter to them.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
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
6. Differentiation
A. Designs inclusive instruction based on individual differences and understanding of diverse cultures and communities
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
11. Relationship Building
A. Builds rapport and positive relationships with students
B. Creates and maintains an environment of respect
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #10. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
Anchor Standard #11. Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.
Janani Nathan
High School Art Teacher and Pro Facilitator
Janani is an art educator for a high school in Chicago as well as for a free community arts center for young people. She teaches to provide students with the resources, agency, and trust to think and create critically responding to their surroundings through drawing and painting, sculpture, and graphic design.
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Observing For Classroom Success
Observing for Classroom Success Infographic
Strategies for Building Healthy Relationships with Students
Creating Our Classroom Environment
Community Resources at a Glance
Classroom Management Strategies for Any Setting
Spaces and Places Brainstorming Sheet
Soft Armor Think Sheet
Soft Armor Planning Sheet
Links
5 Ways to Help Create a Culturally Sensitive Classroom
Why Building Relationships Should Be at the Center of Everyt...
5 Ways to Build Relationships With At-Risk Students
50 Ways to Make Art Class a Valued Part of Your Community
How to Partner With Community Artists and Why It's Important
How to Help Students Process, Reflect, and Enact Change
The Arts as Change Agent (Ep. 073)
Everything You Need to Know About Classroom Management in th...
5 Simple Classroom Management Solutions for the High School ...
The Best Way To Introduce Your Students to Slab Construction
Using Comics as a Teaching Tool (Ep. 093)
How to Harness the Power of Comic Books in the Art Room
33 Fiber Art Ideas For Your Classroom
2 PD Hours
18 Videos
10 Resources
