It has been completely removed from the curriculum at my former high school. I'm also relatively certain that it is not offered at the middle school in town, either. At the elementary level, it's up to the teachers to do art whenever their schedule permits, but there is no longer an art teacher.
I loved your video. What grade level do you teach? My high school math classroom has looked similar in the past (sadly). I love the statement that "Zander's book was like medicine." Then, you immediately followed with ways that you can better manage your class so that you don't have as many issues with the students. Kids will be kids, right? No matter how much time we spend trying to "train" them. Especially, in art. I can remember the excitement and the freedom to make a "mess" and then call it "art!" My creativity was nurtured tremendously by my elementary art teacher. So, kudos to you! And, now you can take control of the situation and Rule #6 may help you find that passion and enjoy the insanity of the students.
Thank you for sharing!
Amanda
From Mark:
Ch 9:
I believe I sparked some students' interest when I brought in some Styrofoam heads and some human hair tracks. Gluing the hair to the little nylon cap seemed to fascinate them. I like the Brit’s solution to their education problem because it addressed the motivational needs of the students rather than the pedagogical methods of the teachers.
Ch 10:
Wowzers, I needed this chapter because I was blaming the students for being mischievous…during the last weeks of school. I should know by now to batten down the hatches, provide super fun stuff with a heavy grade, and be on continuous patrol with parents on speed dial…and rule number six.
Ch 11:
Humility
Ch 12:
Refresh your dreams and awake to a new day of possibility
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