TAL 324 O / Education in Arts / Spring 2026

    Please, answer the following questions in your own words, using: common sense, previous knowledge, class experience and the content of our blog posts.     Questions 1. In class sound-art was presented as an aspect of music that facilitates instruction. Explain. 2. Tableaux was used in class to create stories. How can tableaux be used to teach children K-12? 3. How is creative movement a good way to be inclusive  when teaching dance to children? 4. Why is lesson planning important in managing behaviors in the classroom? 5. Writing about art is important when developing art appreciation in school children. Why is writing about art a skill children should acquire? 6. In class was saw the video A Real Education in which several teachers give testimony of how difficult it is to live on a teacher's salary. What possible solutions would you propose to remunerate teachers with a fair salary? 7. Toxic Culture of Education is a video we saw in class wh...

  The Creative Classroom   Installations   Teaching Philosophy Statement    Ready-Mades & Found-Objects     Mission & Vision Statement Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics      Seven Lessons for a Teacher     Earth Body    Learning Philosophies    Student Learning & Collage    Theories   Drawing     Self-Assessment    Creative Movement / Lesson Plan  

  I   Mini-lessons  II 1   (00:00 - 9:50) Artificial Intelligence "To learn, according to the Merriam Webster's Dictionary, is  to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction or experience. This is different; however, than psychology of learning theory. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, learning theory is a relatively permanent change in the behavioral potentiality that occurs as a result of reinforced practice."   Question 1 Based on the video's concept of learning, how can creativity in education be affected by the advent of AI?  2   Read   Articificial Intelligence in Education      Introduction 1.1   https://www.google.com/books/edition/Artificial_Intelligence_in_Education/161cEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=artificial+intelligence+in+education&printsec=frontcover     Question 2    According to the article, what is Artificial Intelligence ?   ...

    I    Unit: Teaching Practice Theme:  Integrating Creativity in the Curriculum   Introduction   This class has been all about how to use the arts as a conduit in teaching other academic subjects. More integration of creativity in the curriculum is needed to make learning engaging, interesting and fun. Today's video illustrates how this can be possible.   II Objectives Understand the importance of creativity Explain how integrating creativity can take place  Gain an awareness of the ways in which integration of creativity in the curriculum could take place K- 12 Experience the integration of creativity through the actual teaching practice of the students in the class   III    Mini-lessons  IV Educational Videos    Art Works: Integrating Creativity in the Curriculum   Question Use the following words mentioned in the video:  academic, creativity, grant writing, community service and make a st...

  I   Mini-lessons  II Question 1 According to the video why are the Arts important in education?     II   Question 2 What does STEAM mean and why does it matter today?  Question 3 What do you think about take-away # 3? III       Question 4 What is new about the STEAM approach to Arts integration that is different from what most teachers think arts integration is? Explain   Students' Work  

  I Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: How Schools Make Kids Less Intelligent   Introduction   Student teaching or teaching practice is a supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.   Today, students will be introduced to new teaching experiences.  II Learning Objectives   Understand the dynamics of teaching a k-12 lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the learner centered approach Experience the art of teaching through teaching well-planned lesson III  Main Lesson Mini-lessons IV   EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS  Watch the following video and come up with your own conclusion. See the questions below. 1     How School Makes Kids Less Intelligent / Eddy Zhong     Question 1 What is Eddy Zhong's main argument about educa...

1     A place in my heart    Payton Martins “Cat With Red Fish” was created by Henry Matisse in 1953. Henry Matisse was a French artist known for his vibrant art work and primarily worked with paints. This piece captures a yellow cat on a blue table by the window reaching into a fish tank with three red fish. The blue table has yellow and orange fruit on it. The window reveals a grassy yard with orange mountains in the back and plants. It depicts natural elements in vibrant colors such as yellow, red, green,and blue. In a nutshell, the artwork is a colorful depiction of a curious yellow cat and three red fish. When selecting a meaningful work of art, I thought about my mothers side of the family and their artistic connection. With several professional artists on her side, she is also a naturally skilled artist. Minoring in sketched art in college, my mother learned about many artists. Her favorite artist is Henry Matisse. When challenged with creating my own adaptat...