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CCSS

by Julie

Jun 6, 2014

I am a bit confused. I hold a CEAS in Art, which I earned a few years ago. I keep hearing about the Common Core State Standard. I live in New Jersey and I have an interview next week and wanted to be well versed with the CCSS. Under CCSS on the NJDOE website it does list Visual and Performing Arts. It also says to refer to the New Jersey Core Curri...See More

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what's your grading system like?

by grading system

Jun 1, 2014

I am wondering how other people grade at the high school level and if anyone here has ever had parents scrutinize your grading system. I try to grade in as objective a way as I can but ultimately certain things just seem to always fall in a gray and somewhat subjective area. This is where, if someone looks too hard I will feel uneasy. Can anyone re...See More

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Jerry That's always a tough call, and it's difficult to explain to parents. I like the rubric on incredibleart.org. Just search for "grading art cooperation perseverence."

20% for Elements and Principles of Design 20% for Creativity/Originality 20% for EFFORT/PERSEVERENCE 20% CRAFTMANSHIP/SKILL/CONSISTENCY 20% (Group OR INDIVIDUAL) Cooperation/...See More

Jun 1, 2014

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Kerry Rubrics, always! they just can't be argued with. Some of mine are still posted on my old intro to art site and more on my ceramics site if you want to see them. teachart.net.

Jun 4, 2014

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looking for good art forums

by looking

Apr 23, 2014

Can anyone recommend other forums for art educators to discuss and share?

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Splucky On 4/24/14, SH wrote: > I just joined a group on facebook called Art Teachers and it's > wonderful. Full of posts and questions and ideas. There is > also a lot of action in the Art of Ed forums. > How did you get on the Facebook page? They wouldn't accept me. Do I have to know someone? thx Amy

Jun 2, 2014

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SH No, I didn't know anyone, I just requested to be added.

Maybe try again?

SH

On 6/02/14, Splucky wrote: > On 4/24/14, SH wrote: >> I just joined a group on facebook called Art Teachers and it's >> wonderful. Full of posts and questions and ideas. There is >> also a lot of action in the Art of Ed foru...See More

Jun 4, 2014

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Art room centers

by Mark

May 28, 2014

I teach K-5. 520 kids per week this past year on cart; next year in an art room. It was suggested in my Marzano observation that the 30-40 minutes per class I am given is done well but very traditionally styled and that I should use new pedogogy. When I taught 3rd I used centers and they worked great in some instances. That by observing some other ...See More

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Allison I would research "Teaching for Artistic behavior."

I use centers in my elementary school art room. The centers stay the same from week to week.

I do a demo or discussion at the beginning of the class of an artist, concept, or technique. There is usually a new center each week where the kids can work with the new concept or choose...See More

May 29, 2014

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artsmmo @Allison...how do you grade center work? is there a completed assignment or is the process what you grade /

On 5/29/14, Allison wrote: > I would research "Teaching for Artistic behavior." > > I use centers in my elementary school art room. The centers > stay the same from week to week. > > I do a demo or discussion at the...See More

May 30, 2014

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Clay Slab roller

by Laurart

May 28, 2014

Looking to purchase a slab roller that I'd use to prepare for my elementary art projects. Is the cheaper table top Bailey sufficient?

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Have you ever failed a middle school or high school student?

by Witless!

May 13, 2014

I have a couple of kids that simply will not work. I've tried everything all year. Now I have no choice but to fail them. I'm at my wit's end.

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josie Yes. It is rare (maybe 3 in 20 years?) but we can't reach all of them. I do everything possible to motivate the "unmotivated" but in the end the decision is ultimately theirs.

On 5/14/14, hmm... wrote: > Yes. If the parents/admin know what is going on then it will be no > surpise to record a failing grade. However peers do influence...See More

May 15, 2014

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I am so disappointed with this school year. My kids were the laziest lot I have ever seen. I think I was too soft on them, plus they lacked discipline. I have so few assignments completed. I think I allowed them to talk too much in class and waste time. I know the game now. Next time I'm not allowing any talking in my art classes.It's going to be "...See More

May 20, 2014

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Art Vocabulary- Elementary

by artsmmo

May 15, 2014

How do you tackle art vocabulary when teaching art to elementary students? Do you use hand outs for students to keep, vocab cards, word walls? Just wondering...I feel like I can elevate my vocabulary techniques a bit more,

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what counts art for graduation requirments?

by Tina

Apr 10, 2014

Hi, just curious, I am an art teacher and recently the Admin in my school has cut my schedule and hired a "teaching artist" to come to my school to do some art with some of my students. The "teaching artist is not a licensed teacher and they are giving the students credit on their report cards for this class. Can they do this?

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Artme On 4/10/14, Tina wrote: > Hi, just curious, I am an art teacher and recently the > Admin in my school has cut my schedule and hired > a "teaching artist" to come to my school to do some art > with some of my students. The "teaching artist is not a > licensed teacher and they are giving the students credit on > their report cards f...See More

May 9, 2014

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Perlite?

by Alt

Apr 10, 2013

Hi! I've been working on getting my art closet organized and the previous teacher has left some interesting things. Is there any artistic use for Perlite potting medium? There are two large bags in the closet. Is this just a waste of space or is there an actual purpose besides gardening? I would appreciate any input!

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Alt Thanks. I was just wondering if there was also a secondary purpose for perlite in art.

On 4/10/13, grace A wrote: > On 4/10/13, Alt wrote: >> Hi! I've been working on getting my art closet organized >> and the previous teacher has left some interesting things. >> Is there any artistic use for Perlite potting medium? Th...See More

Apr 10, 2013

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artsmmo I just saw a 3d lesson on pinterest using perlite. You can make small plaster filled milk cartons...adding the perlite to the plaster. This gives the plaster an interesting effect when carving with butter knife.

On 4/10/13, Alt wrote: > Thanks. I was just wondering if there was also a secondary > purpose for perlite in art. > >...See More

Apr 10, 2013

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