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Does the NYC have a hiring freeze on Art Teachers?

by Jesica

May 3, 2013

Just curious, does anyone know if NYC has a hiring freeze on Art Teachers? I have been looking for a while and can not find any info on this. -J

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SH It's not just on art teachers, it's for any type of teacher. There may be a way around it if you are a sub in the system, with a file number, but yes - there is a hiring freeze.

You may want to look into charter schools and private schools. There are many of each in NYC.

S

May 31, 2013

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What are your goals for an art class?

by trying to decide

May 16, 2013

I want to pair things down a bit for the future and set fewer goals, but make certain students achieve them. I think it's probably best to set only a few. I was wondering what others thought. So, if you were to choose from 3-5 goals, i.e. things you would absolutely want every student to walk out of your class knowing or having experienced, what wo...See More

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CiciNParadise On 5/16/13, trying to decide wrote: > I want to pair things down a bit for the future and set > fewer goals, but make certain students achieve them. I > think it's probably best to set only a few. I was wondering > what others thought. So, if you were to choose from 3-5 > goals, i.e. things you would absolutely want every student >...See More

Jun 9, 2013

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Gwhip On 6/09/13, CiciNParadise wrote: > On 5/16/13, trying to decide wrote: >> I want to pair things down a bit for the future and set >> fewer goals, but make certain students achieve them. I >> think it's probably best to set only a few. I was wondering >> what others thought. So, if you were to choose from 3-5 >> goal...See MoreOn 6/09/13, CiciNParadise wrote: > On 5/16/13, trying to decide wrote: >> I want to pair things down a bit for the future and set >> fewer goals, but make certain students achieve them. I >> think it's probably best to set only a few. I was wondering >> what others thought. So, if you were to choose from 3-5 >> goals, i.e. things you would absolutely want every student >> to walk out of your class knowing or having experienced, >> what would they be? I'm referring to concrete goals. > > I guess it all comes down to becoming more self-aware. I want > my high school students to become aware of the world around > them, to become more sensitive to the visual impact and allure > created by things like fashion, design, advertising and > history. I try to point out real world implications of design > through architecture, fashion and product design. I want them > to understand how the media tries to manipulate them. I want > them to know how to read a floor plan and visualize how it will > impact their lives. I want them to wear the right tie or have > the right ensemble for their first big interview. What is it that interests you yourself about art. You have to have a passion yourself about art to get the kids motivated. This is in my opinion a very transitional time,art is becoming much more focused on more computer created less traditional forms. Kids love anything with a computer or technology. I have been teaching art for 15 years, I do use computers ,I started art with more drawing and painting but kind of taught myself ceramics and find my interests have grown more toward the 3d realm. I have found myself in your same situation looking up different sources for art lessons,the ones mentioned previously are all excellent. Blogs are really good,pinterest is so great! I think it's really very important to get out their and look at art, and create art. To me it sounds like the sketches you made from looking at art are going to be the most true and valuable art experiences for your students,you'll probably have to do them a few times and screw them up and tweak them,but that's o.k. Making mistakes is part of the process. Also the trend is to incorporate common core into your lessons. I'll get off of my soap box now sorry to lecture

Jun 18, 2013

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High School Pottery Classes

by artstride

May 19, 2013

Anyone with any ideas for last minute high school pottery class engaging projects? We have 3 weeks left before regents week and I have planned every project and I have several students who usually breeze right through them!

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josie On 5/20/13, artsmmo wrote: > On 5/20/13, Kerry wrote: > Toby mug inspired slab built pots. > Burnishing a small pinched piece > sgraffito > > > > >> I've got a few on my site. teachpottery.net. Use any you like

If you have any soft-kut or linoleum lying around: Cut a mug pattern out of the linoleum (Ours was k...See More

May 20, 2013

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josie Sorry, I meant "cut a design/repetitive pattern into the linoleum" not the cylinder.

On 5/20/13, josie wrote: > On 5/20/13, artsmmo wrote: >> On 5/20/13, Kerry wrote: >> Toby mug inspired slab built pots. >> Burnishing a small pinched piece >> sgraffito >> >> >> >> >>> I've got a ...See More

May 20, 2013

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Glazes, what do you buy?

by middle school teacher

May 24, 2013

so I am still new to the ceramics world and am wondering what are the best glazes for their price? I do like the speedball brand glazes for their price but are there any better glazes that you prefer?

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CiciNParadise On 5/28/13, Josie wrote: > On 5/24/13, middle school teacher wrote: >> so I am still new to the ceramics world and am wondering >> what are the best glazes for their price? I do like the >> speedball brand glazes for their price but are there any >> better glazes that you prefer? > > My kids like the amaco crystalte...See More

Jun 9, 2013

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Crayon Queen Mayco Stroke and Coat...great colors!

On 6/09/13, CiciNParadise wrote: > On 5/28/13, Josie wrote: >> On 5/24/13, middle school teacher wrote: >>> so I am still new to the ceramics world and am wondering >>> what are the best glazes for their price? I do like the >>> speedball brand glazes for their pric...See More

Jun 22, 2013

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Art Ed Resources

by ab

Jun 8, 2013

What to do with art ed. resources? After 33 years in the classroom, I have a number of books, magazines, tapes, etc..specific to art education. Does anyone know of a forum other than EBay, where these materials can be sold?

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CiciNParadise On 6/08/13, ab wrote: > What to do with art ed. resources? After 33 years in the > classroom, I have a number of books, magazines, tapes, > etc..specific to art education. Does anyone know of a forum > other than EBay, where these materials can be sold?

Craigslist. Many people look for resources there. But be realistic on what ...See More

Jun 9, 2013

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Good EM Art lessons web page

by E the Job Seeker

Jun 12, 2013

Hello everyone, I am thinking of teaching elementary art in my next job, I'm tired of the drama, cell phones, and basic disregard of many older MS and HS students to follow rules/directions. I have taught of 10 years and maybe I need something new to focus on, I student taught ES art in 2001.

I know everyone is on summer break and probabl...See More

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E the Job Seeker Thanks SH and Kerry, At Goodwill I recently picked up an old CD-ROM "Harcourt Art Everywhere" K-5. An old teacher planning CD supplement for Harcourt textbooks. Many PDFs of lessons and unit plans.

I used to go to the district student art shows and sketch (draw) out ideas that elementary teachers used, so I could have a reference for a r...See More

Jun 14, 2013

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gwynnetx You should probably check out your state's standards -- for example, Texas has the TEKS -- as a starting point to see what you're expected to cover, and then figure out what mediums and projects you'd want to have the students use. I also take the grade levels curriculum into account (ex. Kinder is studying farm animals, so we do a cow project that...See More

Jun 20, 2013

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Oil Pastel Hell(p)

by SH

Jun 26, 2013

I have managed to amass an enormous bucket of oil pastels, after years of students not putting their oil pastels "back to bed" in the slots of the box. Now, from rubbing together, there is a coating of grit and grime on each pastel, making it difficult to see which color is which.

Now, at the end of the year when I'm cleaning everything u...See More

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Lynn Try finding silicone molds and remt them

Jul 28, 2013

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Eyzonart You can use oil pastals with wax to do encaustics. Even if you are unsure of the colors it will work fine. You need to shave the iol pastals into pencil like shavings and place them on the surface. I usually use masonite board. Shave the pastals and also shave parafin or beeswax and cover the color oil pastal shavings. Then take a piec of wax paper...See More

Jul 31, 2013

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chatty kids

by monica

Jun 27, 2013

I was wondering if any other elementary art teachers have a hard time keeping the kids quiet during class. They don't seem to think they're in a "real" classroom. I am getting very discouraged, and I get no help or support from my administrator. Any ideas would be much appreciated...

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Mrs French On 7/27/13, sergio pina wrote: > On 6/27/13, monica wrote: >> I was wondering if any other elementary art teachers have a >> hard time keeping the kids quiet during class. They don't >> seem to think they're in a "real" classroom. I am getting >> very discouraged, and I get no help or support from my >> administrat...See More

Aug 16, 2013

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