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filling up classes

by how does it work?

Apr 14, 2013

I am wondering how visual arts classes are treated in terms of scheduling at other high schools. At ours, we've been giving students choice sheets to fill out indicating their preferences from a long list of electives (Visual Arts, Performing Arts and miscellaneous). To my shock, much fewer than 50% of our students, including incoming 9th graders c...See More

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CiciNParadise . > > But what's going on in those art classes that has so many > children disliking art class? That's the hurdle you need to > conquer.

There are many factors at play. Due to site based management, some of our feeder schools don't even offer art as a rotation for sixth graders. They get in band, orchestra or athletics and the ...See More

Jun 9, 2013

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CiciNParadise br> > You make a good point, but consider this: we have a random > community. There's no reason for us to think there are more or > less visual arts-oriented kids at our school than anywhere else. > We also have a small population and a ton of other electives, > including performing arts and traditionally "fun" classes like > Y...See Morebr> > You make a good point, but consider this: we have a random > community. There's no reason for us to think there are more or > less visual arts-oriented kids at our school than anywhere else. > We also have a small population and a ton of other electives, > including performing arts and traditionally "fun" classes like > Yearbook. Roughly 1/3 of our students, including incoming > Freshmen have chosen Visual Arts classes. Yes, it could be that > since we teach rigor in our classes, many students avoid them to > take easy classes with easy teachers. It seems the best approach > may be to provide classes that seem more exciting than simply > drawing or painting. I have also noticed that our photo and > film classes are very popular. I attribute this, at least in > part, to the perception kids may have that these are not art > classes, but again, fun classes. Translated as: I can sit around > and not do much and get an easy A. > > What I refuse to do is try to be more popular myself to fill my > classes, or lower my academic standards. I need to think of what > kinds of classes will bring in more kids. I'm guessing classes > that deal with digital media

The last paragraph echoes my own sentiments. However due to the implementation of BYOT, I have had to drop entire units because students are so very very very distracted by their phones and other electronics. This last term, despite cutting a unit and giving the class far more of a safety net than before, my Art 1 class made the lowest scores on my final in seven years and had the lowest averages. I have allowed open note tests for art history sections, and even given them the test questions in the form of an online review. Half of them didn't even bother to do the review. The highest grade with a five point curve was an 85. Keep in mind this is the same set of lessons I taught in the Fall and had scores ranging from 99 to 43. The bottom line is that counselors, parents and administrators do not see the importance of art as a developmental tool. I have observed students who fail my class also often fail English and History. The upcoming teens have little practice writing or thinking on their own. They want multiple choice tests and then they jettison whatever they have learned. Since my class is cumulative, with skills being built upon skills, I can't do that for tests. I have five years and I am trying very hard to involved students. I have gotten students in elite art schools like Pratt, RISD, SVU,SCAD and Art Center-but it seems that the more technology is involved the less engaged the students become.

Jun 9, 2013

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kiln wash

by art24

Apr 16, 2013

Is there a proper way to apply kiln wash to the kiln shelves? When I apply it seems the wash cracks off after only one or two firings. Isn't it supposed to last much longer?

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Jennifer Thin coats 3-4 layers with drying in between coats each layer brush the opposite direction- horizontally the first time, vertically the next time, and so on.

Hope this helps. this is what I've done and it has lasted many months for me.

On 4/16/13, art24 wrote: > Is there a proper way to apply kiln wash to the kiln > shelves?...See More

Apr 17, 2013

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artme On 4/17/13, Jennifer wrote: > Thin coats > 3-4 layers with drying in between coats > each layer brush the opposite direction- horizontally the > first time, vertically the next time, and so on. > > Hope this helps. this is what I've done and it has lasted > many months for me. > > On 4/16/13, art24 wrote: >> Is ther...See More

Apr 21, 2013

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Creative consequence for ruining another student's artwork

by ugh

Apr 16, 2013

I had a girl student paint on a boy student's artwork today because she perceived that he had painted on hers. According to table mates, some of the boy's paint accidentally flicked onto her painting; he didn't actually paint on her artwork on purpose. In retaliation, she painted a big streak across the top of his artwork. I was furious!!!
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Josie Sometimes it works and I can have the student come during their lunch time to help "fix" the student's project. In this case, it can't be fixed.... I might have the student use his time to write and apology letter. I never force apology letters though... Rather, I would use psychology to make the student think HE/SHE came up with the idea. I will a...See More

Apr 16, 2013

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trying to get a job in nyc. been subbing

by Jenn

Apr 18, 2013

Hi, I have been subbing in NYC for about a year and looking for a Teaching job as an Art Teacher. Does anyone know the best way to do this? I have my sub license and my NYC Teaching license. I was told about the "open market" but I do not have access to the site because I am a sub. I was also told about the New Teacher Finder but that is for people...See More

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Julie I am also an Art teacher looking for a job, there is a web site k12jobspot.com and all of the jobs posted via AppliTrack are listed there. You put in your state, position etc. Other than that the Sunday paper has jobs and the district web sites.

On 4/18/13, Jenn wrote: > Hi, I have been subbing in NYC for about a year and looking > f...See More

Apr 23, 2013

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SH I'm not sure about people who have sub file numbers, but I know there is a hiring freeze for hiring teachers who are not already in the system.

Aside of looking at the websites that have already been mentioned, private schools and charter schools might be a route to go. Charter schools have their share of issues, since they are run like a...See More

May 31, 2013

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Apple Seed for Saturday,20 April 2013

by Barb S. hs/ret

Apr 20, 2013

h3> Tact: the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

~ Abraham Lincoln

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Art teachers Needed! Phoenix

by Curly

Apr 22, 2013

Our district is hiring 3 new K-8 Art teachers! Come live where it's sunny year around! I need some good team members! (Many other schools are hiring too!) Look on the web for Liberty Elementary School District #25

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art

by the art bug

Apr 23, 2013

Informationon praxis 1035 art? Anyone taken it in 2013?

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elementary classroom mangement

by Maggie Boudreaux

Apr 29, 2013

As an educator, my experience is in the junior high and high school talented art program with 55 minute class periods. I have loved this job and found it extremely rewarding. Life has put me in the position of teaching in K- 5 setting with 30 minute class periods. I am having a difficult time trying to figure out how to paint with 30 plus kids in a...See More

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artsmmo Hopefully you have your own room. If not , maybe only some suggestions may help. I use lunch trays and styro foam egg cartons. I prepare everything in the am. The paints will be ok throughout the day with the cartons closed. I set everything out in the beginning of class and the only clean up the kids do is put their brushes in the sink, artwork on...See More

Apr 30, 2013

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Collaborative learning

by Any of you try it?

May 2, 2013

I'm wondering if any other art teachers use any kind of collaborative learning, and if so what form does it take?

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Any of you try it? On 5/02/13, Any of you try it? wrote: > I'm wondering if any other art teachers use any kind of > collaborative learning, and if so what form does it take?

It seems to not be a popular approach.

May 13, 2013

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