Education in the Arts - O / Spring 2024

   I   Mini-lessons  II Question 1 According to the video why are the Arts important in education?     II   Question 2 What does STEAM mean and why does it matter today?  Question 3 What do you think about take-away # 3? III       Question 4 What is new about the STEAM approach to Arts integration that is different from what most teachers think arts integration is? Explain   Students' Work  

     I   Mini-lessons   II     How School Makes Kids Less Intelligent / Eddy Zhong     Question 1 What is Eddy Zhong's main argument about education? Explain.   Question 2   Do you agree or disagree with his argument. Explain why. -------------------------------   Students' Work  

    I  Unit: Teaching Theme: Toxic Culture of Education   Introduction A toxic school culture is defined as an environment where professionals are not on the same page; do not trust each other and where the performance and mental health of teaching staff has impacted in a negative way. Joshua Katz goes further by saying that "we have created a 'Toxic Culture of Education' in our country that is damaging students, impacting our economy, and threatening our future." The video presented today reflects Katz's notion about how this situation can be fixed.   II Learning Objectives Understand the challenges faced by public school teachers Explain aspects of Katz' speech with which you agree or  disagree Gain an awareness of the way in which we could fix the system Experience what is like to empower new teachers by discussing this subject  III Main Lesson   1 Minilessons John Kennedy, Tyler Egan, Michael McLaughlin, Nick Robert 2 Students' Fee...

    I  Unit: Teaching Theme: The Power of a Teacher   Introduction   Broadly speaking, the function of teachers is to help students learn by imparting knowledge to them and by setting up a situation in which students can and will learn effectively.   II Learning Objectives Understand the challenges faced by new teachers Explain aspects of Dr. Saenz speech you and disagree with  Gain an awareness of the reach of his words, demeanor and testimony Experience what is like to be in Dr. Saenz situation  III Main Lesson   1 Minilessons Caroline Mansilla, Annemarie Suarez, Kyle Greene & Sarah Cardenas 2 Students' Feedback IV A Note to Remember The primary roles of a teacher are: Providing mentorship. ... Inspiring learners. ... Nurturing healthy curiosity in learners. ... Creating meaningful learning experiences. ... Leveraging technology to support learning. ... Mediating and liaising. ... Researching learning strategies.     V Case ...

    I Unit: Teaching Theme: Mini-Lessons   Introduction   Student teaching or teaching practice is a supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.   Today, students will be introduced to new teaching experiences led by Zehuan Zhan, Arden Woltman, Lin Wang II Learning Objectives   Understand the dynamics of teaching a k-12 lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the learner centered approach Experience the art of teaching through teaching well-planned lesson III  Main Lesson Minilessons Liam Iossa, Sage Snyder, Indira Rambarran, Catherine Pasquella IV   EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS  Watch the following videos and come up with your own conclusion. See the question below.   1 Passion Projects for Children  Question 1 In which way ...

   I   Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: A Real Education and Mini-Lessons Introduction     Student teaching or teaching practice is a supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.   Today, students will be introduced to two new teaching experiences led by Caitlyn Murphy, Morgan Angelo, Jose Vergara & Rafe Schlesinger. II Learning Objectives   Understand the dynamics of teaching a dance/movement lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the creative method Experience the creative method through teaching a dance/movement lesson      III Main Lesson   Mini-Lessons Caitlyn Murphy Morgan Angelo Jose Vergara Rafe Schlesinger IV A Note to Remember "Failing to plan is planning to fail."    V  Case Study  ...

  I Unit: Teaching Theme: Visual Thinking Strategies  Introduction Today we are visiting the Lowe Art Museum, one of the oldest museums in South Florida, with one of the greatest collections. We will meet Mark Osterman, who will introduce us to VTS (Visual Thinking Skills), a methodology that facilitates discussion about art, in general, and about the Lowe's collection specifically. II Learning Objectives   Understand the use of VTS in the classroom Explain the meaning of VTS Gain awareness of the process and its intentions when used with school children Experience facilitating a VTS session    III Main Lesson   1     Visual Thinking Strategies: Terra Foundation Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a learner-centered instructional method used to examine and find meaning in visual art. Using a painting from the Terra Foundation collection, Samuel F. B. Morse’s iconic Gallery of the Louvre (1831–33), Yenawine facilitates a VTS discussion...