Monthly Archives: February 2014

Midterm – Best Practices Rubric Each response below was supposed to be only two sentences. I found this assignment useful in synthesizing what we’ve read so far. It doesn’t cover everything, but it forced me to condense what I know … Continue reading →

Week 7 – Teaching Artists This week’s readings examined workforce issues with a particular emphasis on teaching artists in the Rabkin et al. (2011) report on teaching artists and school reform. This report was the most informative piece I feel … Continue reading →

Week 6 – Out of School Time The readings this week have in common putting youth interests and abilities at the center of the arts learning experience. All three readings, say that the best programs are ones in which the … Continue reading →

Week 5 – Arts in Education The Winner and Hetland article examined the skills conveyed within high school visual arts classes and argued that these were valuable to the development and success of young people. The Columbia Teachers College study … Continue reading →

Week 4 – Arts Organization Education Programs The Dana Foundation report presents information on a symposium about artistic residencies, the role of performing arts centers in supporting these residencies, and how to support professional development among school teachers and administrators … Continue reading →