Full Description
Arts Integration: Ideas for the Dynamic Classroom Teacher by Daryl R. Worley and Jodie H. Schenck features the building blocks to create a productive and creative learning environment. Integrating the arts is similar to creating a quilt in the classroom. A teacher who embraces the arts in the everyday classroom encourages the full potential of each student to recognise their distinct purpose in life in order to create the colourful patterns in the world around us. The insightful stories taken from actual classroom experiences along with the sound practical ideas presented in the book create a toolbox of inspiration for the classroom teacher. Applying the ideas and principles in Arts Integration: Ideas for the Dynamic Classroom Teacher encourages a classroom where children are moved toward a love of learning that will last a lifetime.
Contents
About the Authors
Foreword
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1 Art Is Expression
Arts at Work
Evolution of Evaluation
Everyone Is an Artist
Chapter 2 Expression within the Arts
Artistic Expression Provides Unspoken Messages
Encouraging Artistic Expression within the Classroom
Art Is Expression for Young and Old Alike
Enemies of Creativity in the Classroom
Fear in the Classroom
Chapter 3 Art in the Classroom
The Availability of Art
Aliens in the Arts
Natural Designers
Color, Texture, and Creative Expression
Understanding Shadows and Movement
Artistic Detail
The Vocabulary of Visual Art Terms
Vocabulary of Visual Art Elements
Art Concepts and Design Principles
Vocabulary of Balance
Vocabulary of Color
Vocabulary of Light
Vocabulary of Space
Developing a Relationship with Art
How to Ensure Student Success
Chapter 4 Music in the Classroom
Music Is All around Us
Creating the Atmosphere for Learning
I Can't Sing!!!
Instrumental or Vocal Music?
To Rap or Not to Rap
Children Are Hardwired for Music!
Musical Feelings
Music Represent the Times
Student Success
Music Miracles
Musical Elements
Musical Interpretation
The Vocabulary of Music
Chapter 5 Theatre in the Classroom
Storytelling
Imitation or Interpretation
Interpretation
Creative Assignments and Rubrics
Creative Drama
Understanding Drama and Theatre
Conflict
Movement
Pantomime
The Art of the Story
Bringing a Story to Life
Rehearsing a Play
Creative Dramatics and Children
Theatre Lingo
Chapter 6 Integrating the Arts
The Need for the Arts
What Is Integration
Teaching Practices
Art-Focused Thinking
Travel Planning
Teaching Objectives
Chapter 7 Appreciating the Arts
Loss of Dignity
Group Dynamics
Audience Behavior
Etiquette
Basic Rules for Audience Members
Students and Etiquette
Appendix