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In this increasingly data-driven and often budget-concious educational context it’s inspiring to hear about the schools that are actively transforming their practice and pedagogy through arts integration.  In this article, Patti Hartigan explores the success of innovative...

“I define creativity as the process of having original ideas that have value. Creative work in any field often passes through typical phases. Sometimes what you end up with is not what you had in mind when you started. It’s a dynamic process that often involves making new...

I am a huge Kathy Schrock fan.  Who isn’t?  Her work with Bloom’s Taxonomy inspires me to think about higher order thinking, creativity, teaching and learning in new ways.  My favourite ‘Kathy moment’ was seeing her Bloom’s cogs (below), visualising...

  There are two versions of Let’s Create Pottery avaliable – this link is for the full app.           And this is the free app, which is a great place to start. If you just want to explore the concept of a throwing a pot on a wheel or...

 

I’ve noticed that every time teachers using iPads in their classrooms get together the camera roll opens up and there’s instant and enthusiastic conversation about apps, ideas and examples.  I’m sure that this is in part due to the need to learn about this new...

…and ALL teachers teach literacy! Literacy is about understanding the meaning of human codes. Meaning can be conveyed through words, signs or symbols. In the arts, these codes can be written, aural or visual. Literacy in the arts is evident in the way students use the...

Children Learn Through Art Explore this wonderful list of skills and attributes that students aquuire as they learn through art.  It’s a great affirmation of the value of the arts in education from Lila Lasky and Rose Mukerji. Physical/Perceptual Development Visual...

Another thought-provoking article from Katrina Schwartz… Some of the key ideas for me include: * Devices used to consume art can also allow students to create, often with little or no instruction.  There is a link here to self-driven production beyond formal educational...

Just a little visual reminder of the great ’10 Lessons the Arts Teach’ from Elliot Eisner. Inspirational stuff for art teachers. If you liked this poster, check out these snippets – more from the great mind of Elliot Eisner.