Make it Work! How to put arts integration to work in YOUR school Presented by: Susan Riley Arts...

Make it Work!How to put arts integration to work in YOUR

school

Presented by:Susan Riley

Arts Integration SpecialistThunder Hill Elementary

School

Objectives•To understand what arts integration is, how it engages students and why it’s important.

•To learn more about how to customize this program to fit your needs.

•To examine techniques that will provide buy-in and support from the whole school community.

Who am I?

• Susan Riley, Arts Integration Specialist in Howard County Public Schools, MD.

• Masters in Educational Administration/Supervision.

• Teacher Development Liaison for Thunder Hill ES.

• Piloted a successful arts integration program at THES for the past 3 years.

• Our custom car: The Honda Pilot.

Why Do We Customize?Why Do We Customize?

Program Features Program

Features According to the Kennedy Center, Arts Integration is

“Making natural and meaningful connections between an arts form(s) and another curricular area. In an arts-integrated lesson, students should gain knowledge and/or skills in both subjects. There should be learning objectives that are measurable in both the art form and the other subject area”.

Look ForsLook Fors

Lesson PlansLesson Plans

Gas mileage!Gas mileage!

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I have seen that artsintegration lessons

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Question 1

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My students are moreengaged during an arts

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Doing an arts integrationlesson has helped me to

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Question 1: Arts Integration had a positive impact on student learning in my classroom53.3% Strongly Agree31.3% Agree12.5% Somewhat Agree

Question 2: The curriculum is more accessible to students of various learning styles using arts integration.56.3% Strongly Agree43.8% Agree

Question 4: After trying arts integration this year, I am interested in continuing to use this method of teaching next year.56.3% Strongly Agree43.8% Agree

Question 8: Arts Integration has helped to facilitate more collaborative planning.33.3% Strongly Agree46.7% Agree20.0% Somewhat Agree

2009-2010 Staff Survey Results Sample

Which model are you?

• Slow, but practical.

• The “family” car.

• A tank. No one or nothing will dent this.

• Huge trunk space for lots of baggage.

• A classic! 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme

Which model are you?

• Is large enough for a family, but is still good on gas mileage.

• Will run forever.

• Can be difficult to turn in tight spots.

• Nothing fancy but not plain Jane either.

2009 Honda Pilot

Which model are you?

• Sleek and compact.

• Has some nice upgrades and features.

• Doesn’t have a lot of room for bulky items.

• Has good horsepower when you need it.

Lexus GS10

What model are you?

• The ultimate in luxury.

• Electric hybrid makes gas mileage incredible.

• Relax with lots of leg room.

• Speed is no option.2009 Cadillac Escalade

Hybrid

Different Perspectives

“We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.”  ~Anaïs Nin

What options to include?

•Sub time

•Professional development days

•Visiting schools

•Professional book clubs

•Course work

•Partnerships and Artists in Residence

Ready, Set, Build - Choose your Model!

Introduction and Facilitation of Arts Integration

Ready, Set, Build - Options!

•Professional Development Strategies that work!

Ready, Set, Build - Options!

•Lesson Plan Templates

Ready, Set, Build - Options!

Blogs and/or Computer Conferences

Ready, Set, Build - Options!

Lesson Plan Bank

Time to buy!Putting down an initial investment

Evaluate your Purchase

Take time to notice....

* Data* Lessons Implemented* Student Work Samples

Peer Reviews

Celebrate!

Vision for your next car...

• What model would you LIKE to be?

Thank you!

Contact Information

Susan RileySriley81@hotmail.com

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