Our students' lives have been reshaped. They were abruptly pulled from school and launched into a virtual world of learning. They have seen fellow humans demand the end of systematic racism and abuse of power. They have seen loss of life and income. They have seen a nation divided. Their world will never be the same. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of each of these life changing events it is our duty as art teachers to allow and support our students voices. I can’t think of a better time than now to teach process, ideation, refinement, and reflection. Whether you are teaching in face to face, digital, or a hybrid model our students deserve their voices to be heard. As you approach the next school, I’d empower you to think about how you can empower your students to express their own artistic style/voice.
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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
July 2020
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