Watching the Program (60 minutes)
These information sheets provide helpful background on the schools, arts programs, and individual classes featured in each segment:
Segment 1: Dance (PDF)
Segment 2: Theatre (PDF)
Segment 3: Visual Art (PDF)
Segment 4: Music (PDF)
Consider the following questions as you watch the program. You may stop the video after each segment to discuss the questions with your colleagues.
DANCE Michael O'Banion Senior Choreography Project
- How does Michael support his students as they develop new artistic skills?
- How does your curriculum support the artistic development of your students?
THEATRE Peter Lynch Stagecraft and Design
- When did students make independent decisions, and when did Peter step
in to offer guidance? - How do you help your students become more self-reliant?
VISUAL ART Dale Zheutlin and Jon Murray Silhouettes/Still Life Paintings
- How does the visual art curriculum used by Dale and Jon support the artistic development of their students?
- How do you strike a balance between building skills and providing opportunities for creativity?
MUSIC William Taylor Beginner Men's Ensemble/Angelaires
- We see Will teaching two classes with very different skill levels. What differences in instructional techniques do you see Will use in these two classes?
- How do you motivate beginning students to continue studying the arts?
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