Suggested Activities and Discussion

Consider these questions for reflection:

• Do you believe that it is valuable to teach the arts for art’s sake? How would you convince a parent, teacher, or principal of the value of teaching the arts?
• Consider asking your students to create a “program” for a performance or film or television show they’ve seen. What are all those jobs? Who does them in school performances? Can they be careers?
• One of the teachers in this program shares her reason for being a teacher — to help the children who need it most. Why did you become a teacher?

Improving Practice
Here are some additional ways you can build on the ideas in this program:

• Professional Development for Teachers