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Inquiry Based Learning through the Arts
Where to start with PBL? Between Projects and Problems, there lies the middle ground of inquiry-based learning.
Strategies
Human Claymation: Using Theatre to Model Class Rules
How do human claymation and theatre go together?
Student Groups
STEAM Leadership: How Good Is Your Problem Solving?
As more teachers step into STEAM and the arts, one thing is for sure: problem solving is at the core of being a STEAM leader.
Strategies
Standard 1: Lessons & Assessments
Today starts the first of an 11-part series that will breakdown and analyze each standard, and provide lesson seed, samples, lessons and assessments.
Student Groups
Teaching with Shadow Puppets
Teaching with Shadow Puppets have a bit of a benefit in the classroom.
Assessment
Master Class Preview: Writing Performance Tasks
This November I will be holding a master class on Common Core Assessments, specifically writing performance tasks for the arts.
Curriculum
Common Core for the Arts Teacher
We already know that many of the processes and skills that are used in teaching Common Core contents are easily and often transferred into many teaching.
Strategies
Are We Listening to That Song Again? The Value in Guided Active Listening
Students might even resist listening to a piece several times in a row but with guidance they might be surprised what they notice!
Strategies
Is Dance Just for the Elite?
We need to ensure that dance is a reality for all students, no matter where they came from, where their going, or what disabilities they have.
Strategies
Integrating Drama in the Elementary Classroom: Where Do We Begin?
Integrating drama in the classroom gives students a chance to collaborate with each other creatively, but where do we even begin?
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