The document discusses studio thinking and creative and critical thinking in the arts. It explores the beliefs and philosophies of teachers as artists, creators, and learners. It highlights how participation in arts events and activities fosters creativity. It outlines the 8 studio habits of mind and envisions the studio classroom as a place for students to create, express, and share. It also references research on the influence of collaboration among colleagues on improving teaching practice.
Add to the whiteboard your thoughts about Studio Thinking, why we are here and what we might accomplish.
Sticky notes: Write a word/phrase (one per note) to describe your 1) philosophy and beliefs about the Arts, teaching style Post and look for patterns.
I’ve been thinking about thinking Bloom’s taxonomy (revised) puts creativity at the highest level Daniel Pink Ken Robinson Eisner Studio Thinking
This became my metaphor for creative and critical thinking Help me with it - what do you see?
I start to see heads everywhere As an artist and director I’ve long enjoyed Using dance, music, mask in my work on stage Puppets are my latest interests
This is my grandmother puppet
Bio Boxes One on one theatre Actors head in a box Audience right there, intimate How do we deconstruct theatre, the arts?
Have a discussion with a partner about these three points and discuss how they apply to you? Are you comfortable with the term “artist”? Introduce your partner as if they are an important guest speaker, a new kid at school or a politician. What feeds your spirit? Where do you get your strength? Short survey (my first data)
Sticky notes - phrases to describe (visual map) look for patterns Common language? Can we identify common objectives? (do we need to?) (will that be beneficial?)
Discussion: Indicators Assessment Areas to grow
You may not be aware of the diversity in our division I was in awe when I saw just how much is happening
I really want to know more about how people think about their thinking I asked 3 artists to come have a conversation
How can we find a common language? (handout) What will this look like in your classroom?
Cornell’s boxes & surrealism Music, dance, drama, art connections that can be made
Discuss personal experiences with schooling growing up. What opportunity did you have? Was there a time you felt the most or least encouraged to be creative?
Action research makes it sustainable When teachers engage in action research we see a dramatic increase In Teacher Leadership. Why might this be? Confidence Curiosity Challenging Stimulating Engaging empowering
As a member of this committee you will get: Laptop Camera Video camera Headset and mic Why? Communication, documentation & sharing in the division
Let’s use this as a way to share our work, pose questions, ideas. issues
Survey Interview Video of one class We view together and re:interview Final survey
Create a question Journal, document (photo, video), Ning
Who are we as artists and creators? What feeds my soul, my creative energy? How does it feel to participate instead of always being the one to deliver the experience? Will this have an impact in my practice? Aha! Moments Journal about it
Would anyone want to visit someone else’s classroom? Other collaborations to consider? Mentorships?