I think I'm going to use this blog as a sort of professional diary, adding new thoughts about my profession as they occur to me. Yesterday, I was attending a district meeting of my colleagues during which some of them were recognized for special achievements and exemplary teaching. I felt the usual twinge of jealousy toward those individuals and their achievements, but I was also inspired by their example--this got me to thinking about what they're doing that works so well. I'm sure what follows is, in no way, a complete formula for success; I simply offer the next few statements as observations:
(1) Successful art teachers learn from the successful endeavors of their colleagues; they cull ideas from each other.
(2) Some of the most successful art teachers are those who believe that they should provide as many opportunities as possible for their students to show their work and be recognized for their achievements.
(3) Many successful art teachers enliven their classroom experience by learning, and then teaching, the use of the widest possible variety of mediums available to them.
(4) A successful art teacher is sometimes willing to spend out of her own pocket in order to provide special materials beyond the limits of her budget and supplies available within her district.
Just some thoughts, none of which are new or profound. I just want to put these observations down in a form where I can think about them more formally.
Mr. Mike, Balding Art Teacher, in action!
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Wow! You took this blog and ran with it! I think you'll find some things among the 11 tools that you can apply to your Art Classes. Could we do some more collaboration next year? Books and art seem like a natural pairing.
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Mike, I know how you feel. Sometimes I don't feel so shiny either. I try to surround myself with those who will help me feel shiny on the days I can't do it for myself. I think your artwork is amazing. You have a wonderful talent! SHINE ON Mr. Mike!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your blog........you have such a creative talent! But we already knew that!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is amazing! I really love the look and feel of your blog. I must say I disrespectfully disagree as I see you as an art teacher" Who shines like the Sun!" You are truly talented.
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog also. I am so grateful to be able to share and learn from my fellow art teachers. Your passion for teaching students and your lesson ideas have been inspiring to me.
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