Giving Gratitude for an Artistic Childhood
This time of year asks us to pay attention to gratitude and the blessings we have received. In my years as an arts educator and advocate, and in my role as MAEIA blog editor, I...
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Cathy DePentu: “No Music Without Fun, No Fun Without Music” as the theme for a concert….
What does that even mean? Does it mean we just have fun all the time? No. Does it mean that we don’t work at what we do? Absolutely not. Does it mean that I...
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Holly Olzsewski: Who’s teaching whom? Using assessment to build relationships in the classroom
I hear many complaints about assessment from my colleagues, those in my subject area and others. When I am in a good mood, I try to counter their complaints with “Assessment is great!”, “Assessment helps...
Continue ReadingCarrie Jeruzal: “Making it Work” for Students with Learning Differences
Educational modifications and accommodations are every teacher’s responsibility. They are required as outlined in federal and state law (Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1997, Reauthorization of IDEA 2004 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973-Section 504). If...
Continue ReadingZach Vandergraaff – 5 Ways MAEIA Assessments Can Improve Your Teaching
“Assessment.” It doesn’t have to be such a dirty word. As ARTs teachers, we’re often scared off by the idea of assessments. We think they’re just...
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The Michigan Arts Education Instruction and Assessment project offers the MAEIA Institute, a concise professional learning offering which trains administrators-arts educator pairs how to support and measure growth in the arts disciplines.
Continue ReadingDebra Henning: What’s In A Word? Cross-Curricular Instruction and Assessment in the Arts
The following post offers an example of the manner in which MAEIA’s “Cross-Curricular Connections Assessment,” V.T 312 for Grade 8, can encourage students to think deeply about connections between the visual...
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Carrie Jeruzal: Storing the Data (i.e. Keeping Digital Photos of Student Artwork)
Arts educators who are interested in using MAEIA assessments to assist in tracking student growth often ask the question, “What do you use for storing all the artwork?” Being that the...
Continue ReadingCathy DePentu: Career-long Learning
I have been in school for 58 of my 63 years. Granted, I’ve switched roles a few times and moved back and forth from the front of the room to behind a desk (...
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Amy Lynne Pobanz: The Perfect Place to Teach and Learn
I dream about it. The perfect place to teach and learn. A district that celebrates the arts. I fantasize about amazing arts facilities and resources for my students. I long to feel valued and supported...
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