The product of over three decades of teaching design studios and creativity seminars primarily at the University of Washington, Cultivating Creativity offers firsthand, on-the-ground accounts of encouraging creative expression in the classroom. In this lively book, course instructors will find a wealth of creativity-awakening exercises.
This volume explores the ways in which practicing K-12 art educators can engage with students to develop democratic habits. The contributors present case studies based on action research conducted in their own classrooms as part of their master's in arts education. The text is divided into three sections that correspond to habits the ......
Pedagogy for Learning and Life in a More Expansive Democracy
Situated at the intersection of race and civics, this volume discusses how communities of color interpret and enact civics both within and beyond the classroom. Chapters focus on historical and contemporary topics ranging from issues facing Asian immigrant communities to the Black Lives Matter at School curriculum. Civic Engagement in Communities ......
Textbook for undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in dance science, dance wellness, and dance pedagogy for dance teacher training. Professional reference for dance instructors in academic settings, private studios, therapists, and dance companies.
Build engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking through the study of Ancient Civilizations. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and support the development of college and career readiness skills.
Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action
This project-based guide is a blueprint for service learning-from getting started to assessing the experience-and provides ideas for incorporating literacy into service learning and suggestions for creating a culture of service.
Teaching Children Dance is back and better than ever. The fourth edition of this text retains everything dance educators have loved in previous editions while providing significant updates and new material. Whats New in This Edition? New material in the text-which contains learning experiences for physical education, dance, and classroom ......
More Dance Improvisations builds on the success of its predecessor, Dance Improvisations, and offers 78 brand-new activities that have been tested and refined by author Justine Reeve, a veteran dance instructor and choreographer. This text offers a wealth of creative ideas that instructors can use to help their dancers explore and experience ......
Curriculum, Aesthetics, and the Social Life of Art
This is an updated edition of the first book to focus on teaching visual culture. The author provides the theoretical and practical basis for developing a curriculum that lays the groundwork for art education at all levels (K-12 and higher education) and across school subjects. Drawing on material, social, cognitive, aesthetic, and curricular ......
