Teaching art is tough. Large classes, students that may have little to no interest in our subject, and several outside influences beyond my control can add a huge amount of stress to my plate. Teaching with a TAB philosophy can add an entire new level of stress as well as new challenges. There are many students working on a variety of different projects. Multiple media is available. Students are constantly moving around the room. Classroom management and structure must be firm to keep these in check. Teaching with a DBA approach would make teaching easier on me but would ultimately be detrimental to my students. It could be easy for me to sit back and say “I’m doing my best” when things are not going smoothly. This week I’ve been tasked to look at my practice and evaluate how my teaching and TAB affects students’ learning and achievement. What is working well:
What needs improvement:
Things to keep in mind daily:
Nirvana, Oblivion, Amnesia
Christine, 8th Grade
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Mr. Kelly BeachAs an art teacher, it is my goal that every student will leave my classroom with transferable skills that will allow them to be successful in whatever career path they choose. It is my mission to teach students to make careful observations of the world around them, find problems that need to be solved, envision a solution, and engage and persist through the problem solving process while constantly reflecting on their work and progress. Students are enabled to embrace their strengths and interests while sharing their own skills and ideas with their classmates. Through a Teaching for Artistic Behavior process, students embrace leadership positions and become teachers themselves. I feel that it is my job to encourage students to take risks, step outside of their comfort zone, explore new possibilities, and express their individual view of the world through the art making process. Archives
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