Art Education

A smart foundational text in arts education and introduction to teaching courses

Real Lives Now: Narratives of Art Educators and 21st Century Learning showcases the stories and day-to-day lives of contemporary art teachers.

Recommendations for assessments at multiple levels, the latest strategies and structures for effective instruction, and new resources and helpful tips that provide multiple perspectives and entry points for readers.

Authoritative and practical, this comprehensive guide offers everything a teacher needs to know for conducting an effective art instruction and appreciation program.

Through activities, approaches, and examples, this resource highlights concrete strategies for incorporating material culture into K-16 art classrooms, as well as museum and community settings. Chapters are written by luminaries in the field and organized around various aspects of material culture, including object study, the role of technology, and multisensory art.

This book shows how the eight Studio Habits of Mind and four Studio Structures can be used successfully with younger students in a range of socioeconomic contexts and school environments.

These stories from art educators highlight how art and visual culture can bridge learning with lived experience.