Arts Integration Notes Feb 1

Focus on Arts Integration: Session Three

Friday, February 1

1 – 2:30pm

1 – 1:30pm                VTS & Content-Based Inquiry

                                    Regan Pro, Manager for School & Educator Programs

Craig van den Bosch, Museum Educator

·         Some in the group are still using the VTS method, but for others it was difficult to see how VTS fits in the curriculum or engages the student beyond relating to personal histories and observation/close-looking. They did not keep using it because of the lack of relevancy and ability to move a curriculum based discussion forward. There was not enough of a contextual connection to the classroom subject matter.

·         Regan demonstrated how to integrate inquiry based questions and the history related to the artist, place and time into the discussion for context. This not only activates the image, connects to personal history and observations, but also provides content that connects to subject matter that is being studied in a class or across multiple classes. This combination of methods still allows students the ability to have a direction and voice in a discussion.

1:30 – 2:15pm                        Small group planning

Regan Pro & Craig van den Bosch

·         Doug-Craig and Doug looked at a number of printed images found in SAM’s collection pertaining to math. They were a mix of representational, abstract and sculptural works of art. Doug was intrigued with the images and how they might help teach the concepts of Algebra, Trigonometry and Geometry, but did not necessarily know how to design a lesson incorporating these images. Craig gave some examples and suggestions of some connections. They will focus more on connecting them to existing curriculum to begin developing a lesson starting next week.

·         Amanda-Craig and Regan had separate discussions with Amanda on how to activate her proposed Marimba lesson. Craig printed images of musical instruments from SAM’s collection found in other cultures along with indigenous clothing from one of the regions where the Marimba was developed. They talked about how to make connections through instruments from other cultures and how clothing visually depicts the vibrancy and rhythm of music.

·         Ann & Regan discussed the spoken word poetry project and the potential to connect with sufferage and other human rights topics within the humanities. For next steps, Ann will connect with Daemond Arrindell to explore developing a lesson.

·         Maya and Edie met to discuss next steps in their musical theatre collaboration project.

2:15 – 2:30pm                  Report out & Next Steps

Regan Pro

·         We will brainstorm some more lesson plan ideas to implement using the three models previously discussed along with engaging in another skill building lesson.

WORKING DEFINITION FOR AAA:

At Arts & Academics Academy (AAA), Arts Integration is a key instructional approach to support student learning, engagement and achievement. AAA is committed to providing time and resources to support arts integrated learning opportunities for all students.

At AAA, Arts Integration is instruction connecting the arts with one or more content areas through a creative process. Students demonstrate a proficiency of standards in each discipline, as well as higher thinking skills that help prepare them for college and career.

AGENDA: Focus on Arts Integration: Session Three

Friday, February 8

12:50 – 2:20pm

12:50 – 1:30pm        Teaching From Objects

                                    Regan Pro, Manager for School & Educator Programs

Craig van den Bosch, Museum Educator

1:30 – 2:10pm                        Small group planning

Regan Pro & Craig van den Bosch

2:10 – 2:20pm                  Report out & Next Steps

Regan Pro

WORKING DEFINITION FOR AAA:

At Arts & Academics Academy (AAA), Arts Integration is a key instructional approach to support student learning, engagement and achievement. AAA is committed to providing time and resources to support arts integrated learning opportunities for all students.

At AAA, Arts Integration is instruction connecting the arts with one or more content areas through a creative process. Students demonstrate a proficiency of standards in each discipline, as well as higher thinking skills that help prepare them for college and career.