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A Vision for Art Education Part Two: Student Learning Outcomes
I recently took part in a discussion about the merits of teacher evaluations based on student growth. This national trend to find a method for quantifying art education comes labeled in several...
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Everything You Need to Know to Write a Stellar Rubric
Have you ever glanced at a rubric and had your eyes glaze over and your mind tune out? Rubrics can be great tools for teaching and learning when they’re used in the right way. Misuse them, however, and...
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A Guide for Assessing a TAB-Based Art Program
Interest in Teaching for Artistic Behaviors, or TAB, is at an all-time high. Many teachers want to learn more about using it in their classrooms but get stuck on some common questions. For example: if...
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Can We Please Stop with the Participation Grades?
I’m sitting there staring at my grade book, and this one grade is just staring back at me. It’s a C-, and that grade bothers me because it just doesn’t feel right. I think the kid should have a C...
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Use This Flowchart to Help Your Students Write Authentic Artist Statements
Writing an artist statement can be a daunting task for middle school students. More often than not, students become stuck on what to write, feeling like they might say something “dumb.” Or, sometimes...
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A Quick and Easy Way to Get Students Writing About Art
As teachers, we all have different strengths and weaknesses. Something I’m working on is getting my students to write and think critically about contemporary and historical art. It’s not that I don’t...
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Should We Stop Assessing Artwork?
I recently encountered this quote online. The words are by one of my favorite art ed gurus, Olivia Gude. She’s the mind behind Spiral Workshop and was a member of the Next Generation Standards...
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7 Amazing Downloadable Resources for Your Art Room!
As an art teacher, your time is a valuable commodity. There is always so much to do, but it never seems like there’s enough time to get it all done! Here at AOE, we’ve been focusing on creating some...
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3 Ways Digital Portfolios Benefit Your Students
Do you still have your college art portfolio? I have mine. The big black folder has moved with me 3 times and always manages to find a “special” place somewhere in my basement. It is something that...
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The Best App for Student-Directed Digital Portfolios
One of the best ways to communicate growth of student learning is through a digital portfolio. However, with all of the various platforms for digital portfolios these days, the options can make your...
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