Living an Artistic Life – John Churchville
Editor’s Note: As arts educators we often wonder about the long term impact of our teaching. When they have left us, do our students grow into or out of their...
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Creative Days: Teaching Creativity through Producing Original Music
For the past 17 years, as a main component of our yearly music curriculum, I have been producing original music with K-12 students. By providing the tools, the time, and the guidance for students to create...
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Sharing Days: Assessing Creativity through Producing Original Music
Assessing creative work should focus on encouraging and supporting your student’s growth and development as a young artist. It is important to distinguish between the reflective, constructive criticism of the actual work a student...
Continue ReadingThe Creative Endgame: Centering the Creative Process with Authentic Assessment
Fostering the growth of the creative process in children is like growing a garden in the most fertile soil. With exposure to the right elements, and plenty of time and space to...
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