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The Art of
 
Teaching
A Workshop for High School Teachers
 
the Arts

In This Program

Theatre

A theatre teacher in discussion with his class

Dance

Two student dancers working together

Visual Art

Visual art teacher confers with a student about a portrait she is working on

Music

Students improvise in a vocal music class as their teacher listens

Workshop 5 Creating Rich Learning Environments

Introduction 
 Getting
Ready		 Watching the Program Activities and Discussion Additional Resources Support Materials
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Getting Ready (15 minutes)

Being creative involves exploring the unknown, taking risks, and being innovative.  These challenges apply to teachers as well as students.

Discuss the following questions about risk-taking:
  • What are the benefits of risk-taking in the arts for your students?  For you?
  • What are some concerns?
  • What are some physical risks and psychological risks you ask students to take?

 

 

 

 

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