As always I feel skeptical about the lessons I have to prepare for class. Not being a core area teacher has its benefits but also its down falls. I never feel comfortable with what I imagine would work in a "real" classroom setting, though I do enjoy stepping out of my art box and looking for ways to improve my teaching.
Looking at the setup for the new standards helps me understand what an important role art can be to the curriculum. Seeing how the spiral effect of the standards is challenging but makes so much more sense. the lessons will be deep and have a developed structure from year to year.
I enjoyed imagining a lesson that could be taught in a real classroom setting. It was exciting and I felt an sense of accomplishment when I completed my task. I now know that I will be able to produce art lessons that will fulfill the standards and my students will benefit from cross curricular lessons.
I am always fascinated with the lessons the elementary and middle school teachers develop. If I had a child in early grades I would want these people to teach my child. I am inspired and encouraged to do more. It wasn't a bad way to spend Valentine's Day.
I want Jason to talk about his implementation of Teresa's lesson "When Marion Sang." He brought a CD of the lesson, amd we need to hear about it. There is a definate ttransfer, or integration of contents that is exciting to contemplate. The CCGPS will give us impetus to think more about the interaction between contents.
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