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Introduction
Introduction
1:22
Understanding Choice
The Choice Continuum
4:35
Benefits and Challenges of a Teacher Driven Curriculum
4:31
Benefits and Challenges of a Choice-Based Curriculum
9:04
Starting With Self-Reflection
Personal Teaching Practice Inventory
3:38
Knowing Your Students and Teaching Environment
5:11
Planning For Choice
Rethinking Current Practice
3:00
Delivering Curriculum
5:59
Supporting Students
3:45
Building Choice-Based Curriculum
Toolbox Challenges
14:56
Artistic Thinking
4:21
Growth Portfolios
6:26
Unit Examples
Drawing
5:40
Photography
4:15
Ceramics
7:17
Metal Work
9:01
Conclusion
Conclusion
1:32
Unlock Certificate: 5 Questions
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Planning For Choice at the High School Level
4 PD Hours
1 Learn how to organize curriculum and supplies in a choice-based classroom.
2 Explore the role of digital tools in choice-based curriculum delivery.
3 Discover a variety of strategies for scaffolding choice, teaching art techniques, and developing student independence.
Offering more choice within an art curriculum can increase student engagement and promote a more authentic student-driven artmaking process, but how can an art teacher provide choice and still maintain high-level technique development? Join high school art educator Janet Taylor as she helps you navigate the possibilities and challenges of running a successful choice-based classroom at the high school level.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
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
9. Connections
A. Develops instruction that incorporates historical and contemporary artwork
B. Develops instruction that incorporates artwork from a variety of cultures, communities, times, and places
C. Values how the arts connect with other disciplines and provides opportunities to experience those connections
D. Develops instruction that incorporates current issues and themes in education
Janet Taylor
High School Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Janet Taylor is a high school art teacher in the western suburbs of Chicago. She geeks out on developing choice-based curriculum and believes that by guiding students through their own creative process, they are empowered to create unique and meaningful artworks.
Discussion
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Choice Spectrum
Comparing Teacher And Student Directed Classrooms
14 Questions to Ask When Transitioning to Choice
7 Ideas for Delivering Curriculum
2D Project Proposal
3D Project Proposal
Weekly Artwork Goals
4 Steps for Teaching Toolbox Skills in a Choice-Based Classroom
The Creative Process
Sample Growth Portfolio Assessment
Links
Where Are You on the Choice Spectrum?
The Top 5 Myths About Choice-Based Art Education
Why I Changed to a Choice-Based Art Curriculum
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Moving to Choice (Ep. 087)
Your Guide to Using Technology in a Choice-Based Space
How to Teach Multiple Levels at the Same Time
Exploration and Experimentation in Drawing (Ep. 187)
6 Essential Tips for Managing Your Photography Classes
How to Get Your Students Thinking Deeply With Photography
How to Successfully Open a Clay Center in a Choice-Based Cla...
A Beginner's Guide to Making Metal Jewelry in the Art Room
5 Jewelry Techniques to Use in the Art Room
3 PD Hours
22 Videos
9 Resources
