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HELP! Where can a get an nyc 9th grade curriculum?

by ROsario

Aug 27, 2013

Hello, I was just informed I will be taking over an art program in sep. I love art and I am looking forward to it. Does anyone know where I can get a 9th grade curriculum? Im looking everywhere on line. Someone told me NYC has something called Blueprint for the arts? Does anyone know where I can get a copy of this so I know what I can do?

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Elementary Assessments...?

by SH

Aug 28, 2013

Hello

I believe my school will be having a Quality Review this year and I need to collect data and do assessments. I have never had to "formally" do these things, although I know that I do them in my mind as I know each student for years and work with them closely.

When one has hundreds of students (500 for me) what is the most ...See More

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Why did you get into teaching?

by good questions

Aug 28, 2013

A non-teacher I spoke to once claimed that teachers get into the profession of education not because they want to contribute something to society but because of their love for the subject. While I have to admit that's why I first got involved in teaching, I certainly do feel responsible for making a positive contribution to people's lives. I think ...See More

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Josie For me it is definitely more of giving back to society (although I love my subject.) I teach in an urban district, and so I appreciate that I am able to give the kids a different perspective on things. The very nature of the creative process requires hard work, perseverance, patience, and a bit of perfectionism. These are all qualities that don't s...See MoreFor me it is definitely more of giving back to society (although I love my subject.) I teach in an urban district, and so I appreciate that I am able to give the kids a different perspective on things. The very nature of the creative process requires hard work, perseverance, patience, and a bit of perfectionism. These are all qualities that don't seem to be engrained in the kids I teach. I use the art room as a place to teach those qualities, because 3/4 (or more) of them are not going to go into art. If I only teach to the artists, or I only teach color theory and design.... I am missing a great opportunity to reach the other 3/4 in a meaningful way. There are so many teachable moments that can happen in the art room: During a critique meaningful debates ensue (Keith Haring spurred a discussion on social issues yesterday, as did a graffiti project a few weeks back.) Learing about art history lends itself to many discussions as well. Then there is the very nature of art production which very much teaches work ethic and the other qualities I mentioned earlier. I do have lunch with my students on occassion, but it isn't because I prefer their company to that of my colleagues. I do it because I might need time to reach a particular student who is withdrawn. It is hard to get to know 30 students in a 40 minute period, and sometimes the quiet ones (who may need the most) slip through the cracks. I do lunch detentions because they inconvenience the students more than after school (these kids have nothing going on after school, so an after school detention isn't much of a consequence.) That also gives me time to nurture a relationship with my most difficult students (even when they are so unlikable I have to force myself to try) which when I take the time to do so, always works to my advantage in the classroom. I have found that when students trust you or are invested in you as a person, they are more willing to work for you. And with the kids I teach, I can't simply rely on intrinsic motivation. In the long run, the time I spend outside of the classroom (for me, it is just lunch---I cannot stay after school doing anything other than WORK---writing lesson plans, etc.) makes my time IN the classroom with them so much easier.

Sep 18, 2013

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SH I got into teaching art for several reasons. I was unsatisfied in my previous profession as a computer animator, and thought becoming an art teacher would give me the opportunity to return to my roots as a fine artist. I was enticed by the idea of getting to paint, draw, sculpt, color and get messy every single day - as a contrast to sitting in a d...See More

Sep 18, 2013

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about certifications

by Petronila

Aug 30, 2013

I am bachelor degree( History of Art).I touch art to kids for 10 years in other country. May I teach Art here in US without a FLTC(Florida teacher certification)?

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NJArt No, you need to be certified in the individual state that you wish to teach in. In some cases you can get your certification "alternate route", which is when you are hired and do the college classes for your certification at the same time. Your best course of action is to get your teacher's certification if you want to each in a public school. ...See More

Sep 1, 2013

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HELP! WHERE CAN I GET AN 8TH GRADE CURRICULUM. JUST HIRED!

by Cindy

Sep 4, 2013

hi,I was just hired as an art teacher to teach 8th grade Art. I have never taught art before but have always loved it. The art teacher quit last year and I was asked to teach. I am really a history teacher but believe art ed is essential in any school however, I don't know where to get a curriculum of what the kids should be doing. How to start, pr...See More

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Artistikate Your state's department of education website should have a list of visual art standards, I would assume. I would look there, print them out, (if your state is like mine there will be way too many to complete in your timeframe) decide which are most essential and feasible as a starting point. From those objectives you can have a jumping off point wh...See More

Sep 7, 2013

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aqua On 9/07/13, Artistikate wrote:

> Your state's department of education website should have a list

> of visual art standards, I would assume. I would look there,

> print them out, (if your state is like mine there will be way

> too many to complete in your timeframe) decide which are most

>...See More

Sep 15, 2013

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OTES anyone?

by Josie

Sep 8, 2013

Any Ohio art teachers out there who's schools have started the new Ohio evaluation system? We are in the throws of it.... SLO's, pre-assessments, post-assessments.... How is it all going for you?

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Artistikate I am in Indiana, but it sounds like you are describing what we went through last year. Since it was the first year, I only had to pick one class to record and gather data for. I created a very general pre-assessment with few questions. It was for 3rd grade so we did it during class, I read each question, they answered on paper. The results were ver...See More

Sep 18, 2013

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Josie Thanks so much for the input! I won't stress it too much... We are supposed to start implementing our SLO this month (pre- assessment data due in a few weeks) but yet no one has even looked over our SLO's and approved them yet! Instead of stressing about it, I am going to be grateful that once again, administration is probably less interested in th...See More

Sep 19, 2013

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smart goals

by art teacher

Sep 12, 2013

does anybody have to do smart goals? what are yours like?

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looking for a way to teach the concepts

by frustration

Sep 20, 2013

I wanted to really get the elements and principles across this year so I figured I'd exclusively focus on these concepts really strongly at the beginning of the year to build a foundation the students could draw on all year. It's such simple stuff, but I'm still having a hard time getting them to understand. I began with introducing each element an...See More

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frustration On 9/22/13, Josie wrote: > Something that has worked for me is to relate the elements and > principles to baking a cake.... The elements are the > ingredients (flour, sugar, oil) The medium, paper etc. = the > tools (pan, mixing bowl) and the principles are the recipe. > You can put the flour, sugar, milk into the bowl any which >...See More

Sep 23, 2013

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josie I'm sorry, I didn't realize you taught HS. Yes, that is what I did too when I taught HS.... Taught them all right off the bat: Started with a design cube--Each side of the cube needed to utilize a different element and principle using sharpie markers. During their critique at the end with me, they had to be able to point out which side showed which...See More

Sep 23, 2013

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Gifted and Talented Art

by artme

Sep 22, 2013

Do any of you teach GT art classes at the elementary level? How do you screen and how do you deliver the classes? What is your philosophy?

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Cathy Recker On 9/22/13, artme wrote: Have you launched an Gifted and Talented program or are you researching it?

Oct 15, 2013

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What to Do With Students Who Finish Early?

by Late Bloomer

Sep 25, 2013

I have a few middle school students that finish art assignments early, what can I have them do while the rest of the kids are finishing up an assignment?

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Late Bloomer So what would be some good in between projects, something that they could work on for 15-30 minutes tops? My class is only 45 mins so I am running into the problem where I give an assignment and it takes 10-15 minutes to instruct/manage and most of my students don't quite get to finish that day. Usually the next time I see them, a third may finish ...See MoreSo what would be some good in between projects, something that they could work on for 15-30 minutes tops? My class is only 45 mins so I am running into the problem where I give an assignment and it takes 10-15 minutes to instruct/manage and most of my students don't quite get to finish that day. Usually the next time I see them, a third may finish in 10- 15 minutes and others may work almost through the whole period if they are less focused or chatters or simply slower workers. I'm trying to get them to all start at the same time on the next assignment. Perhaps I should let some kids take their assignments home to finish and bring back, but that can become a big can of worms. I'm a roaming art teacher so it's a bit tricky. I can't say comeback later and work on it.

On 9/27/13, Artistikate wrote: > If the early finishers are consistently the same kids, you could start > them on an "in-between" project. A project that would be simple enough > that they could work independently after a small amount of > instruction, but detailed enough that they will have plenty to do while > you work with the rest of the class. When it's time to move to another > regular project they can put the "in- between" project away until they > finish early the next time. So they will always have something to do > in-between their regular projects. > > On 9/25/13, Late Bloomer wrote: >> My situation is a little difficult cause I am a guest in a community >> space. But I thought about having some kids help with minor class >> prep and organization like cutting paper etc. I also thought of >> bringing in a few art books. I really like the idea of letting them >> play with clay. I have some non drying clay around. I think I will >> let my early birds help with some prep, just to discourage people >> from trying to finish too soon. If there is still time after that I >> will give them some clay to play with. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On 9/25/13, artsmmo wrote: >>> I have been allowing my elementary students to bring in their >>> rainbow looms..... >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 9/25/13, SH wrote: >>> >>>> It depends... >>> >>>> >>> >>>> If your projects are incredibly in depth and the students need >>> >>>> to maintain steady focus for weeks at a time, then I say >>> >>>> offer them some "free" activities. Sketchbook drawing, free >>> >>>> clay play, opportunities to build the classroom an image >>> >>>> library by cutting specific things out of magazines and >>> >>>> making a binder, etc. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> If your projects are short and light, I would come up with >>> >>>> supporting follow up exercises. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> S >>>

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Late Bloomer Well,I recently told my students that if they finish early they can either read one of my art books, free draw or work on homework from another class. I may have to see how that plan works for the first time this week and really enforce it cause, I don't want to start a new lesson in the middle of class or in between projects this week. The next as...See MoreWell,I recently told my students that if they finish early they can either read one of my art books, free draw or work on homework from another class. I may have to see how that plan works for the first time this week and really enforce it cause, I don't want to start a new lesson in the middle of class or in between projects this week. The next assignment is kind of intense and I want as many kids as possible on the same page when we start. So there might be a lot of free drawing time this week. Plus I am sure I can talk away 5 or 10 minutes easily.

On 9/29/13, NJArt wrote: > I have a lot of "How to draw..." books, and a bin of calender pictures if > they want a reference photo. they first need to make sure all of their > past projects are done, too. > > On 9/27/13, Artistikate wrote: >> If the early finishers are consistently the same kids, you could start >> them on an "in-between" project. A project that would be simple enough >> that they could work independently after a small amount of >> instruction, but detailed enough that they will have plenty to do while >> you work with the rest of the class. When it's time to move to another >> regular project they can put the "in- between" project away until they >> finish early the next time. So they will always have something to do >> in-between their regular projects. >> >> On 9/25/13, Late Bloomer wrote: >>> My situation is a little difficult cause I am a guest in a community >>> space. But I thought about having some kids help with minor class >>> prep and organization like cutting paper etc. I also thought of >>> bringing in a few art books. I really like the idea of letting them >>> play with clay. I have some non drying clay around. I think I will >>> let my early birds help with some prep, just to discourage people >>> from trying to finish too soon. If there is still time after that I >>> will give them some clay to play with. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 9/25/13, artsmmo wrote: >>>> I have been allowing my elementary students to bring in their >>>> rainbow looms..... >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 9/25/13, SH wrote: >>>> >>>>> It depends... >>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>>> If your projects are incredibly in depth and the students need >>>> >>>>> to maintain steady focus for weeks at a time, then I say >>>> >>>>> offer them some "free" activities. Sketchbook drawing, free >>>> >>>>> clay play, opportunities to build the classroom an image >>>> >>>>> library by cutting specific things out of magazines and >>>> >>>>> making a binder, etc. >>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>>> If your projects are short and light, I would come up with >>>> >>>>> supporting follow up exercises. >>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>>> S >>>>

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