Discover art- and music-specific instructional strategies built on the foundation of The New Art and Science of Teaching framework. Teach technical skills alongside artistic development to support students’ portfolios, repertoires, and creative expression.
Benefits
- Explore a model for strengthening instructional strategies for art and music.
- Understand which elements of instruction are best suited to teaching art and music, and utilize the specific suggestions and techniques for implementing these elements.
- Receive time-tested strategies and ideas to improve teaching and learning in art and music classrooms.
- Examine teaching methods for increasing student engagement in art and music programs.
- Confront the unique challenges found in art and music education, and feel inspired to collaborate with other teachers to continuously improve fine arts or creative arts programs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Providing and Communicating Clear Learning Goals
Chapter 2: Using Assessments
Chapter 3: Conducting Direct Instruction Lessons
Chapter 4: Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons
Chapter 5: Conducting Knowledge Application Lessons
Chapter 6: Using Strategies That Appear in All Types of Lessons
Chapter 7: Using Engagement Strategies
Chapter 8: Implementing Rules and Procedures
Chapter 9: Building Relationships
Chapter 10: Communicating High Expectations
Chapter 11: Developing Expertise
Appendix A: The New Art and Science of Teaching Framework Overview
Appendix B: Recommended Resources
Appendix C: List of Figures and Tables
PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
BOOKS
- Marzano, R. J. (2017). The New Art and Science of Teaching. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
- Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J. (2011). The Highly Engaged Classroom. Bloomington, IN: Marzano Resources.
WEBSITES
- Artnet News
- ArtsEdge—Kennedy Center
- Artsonia Online Student Art Portfolios
- Billboard News
- Breezin’ Thru Theory
- CareersinMusic.com
- Edpuzzle
- Google Drive
- Khan Academy, “Arts and Humanities”
- Music Interactive, Staff Wars
- MusicRacer
- MusicTheory.net
- National Art Education Association (NAEA), “National Art Honor Society Chapter Benefits”
- National Core Arts Standards
- National Core Arts Standards, “Resources”
- PlayPosit
- Seesaw
- SmartMusic
- Terra Foundation—American Art at the Core of Learning, “Tools for Teachers”
- Tri-M Honor Society for High School and Middle/Junior High School—National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
- Vimeo
- YouTube