Module 2: EXAMPLES OF ARTS INTEGRATION
Module 2: Examples of Arts Integration
In this module you will:
- Investigate Arts Integration by watching a TED talk featuring a teacher who uses Arts Integration.
- Explore a sample lesson that uses Arts Integration and identify key details.
- Observe a classroom that uses Arts Integration and identify key details.
Pre-Lesson Reflection
Now that you know a little more about Arts Integration, imagine a classroom that uses it on a regular basis.
- What does the classroom look like?
- What do the students enjoy most about being in that class?
- How about the teacher? *Does this all sound like too much work for the outcome or can you see yourself incorporating Arts Integration in your classroom.
Write your thoughts in your journal.
Investigate
This is a TED talk with Julie Tamashiro. She is a teacher who uses Arts Integration in her classroom.
As you listen to Julie think about the following questions:
- What about Julie's classroom inspires you?
- Is there anything she does that you would like to try?
- Is there anything holding you back from using Arts Integration?
- What do you see as the educational, social, and emotional benefits to strategies she has implemented?
Explore
https://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-5/Alexander_Calder_Master_of_Balance
Check out this lesson plan that uses the mobiles of Alexander Calder to teach students about levers, potential and kinetic energy, and balance. Be sure to click on the tabs labeled "Preparation," "Instruction" and "Standards." This lesson is hitting on standards in Art, Math and Science.
- What is surprising to you about the way this lesson works?
- Do you think this lesson is effective in hitting the standards that it is aiming for?
- Is there anything about this lesson that you would change?
Observe
This is a video from a classroom that uses Arts Integration. Melanie Rick teaches 4th grade in Virginia.
http://www.artsintegrationconsulting.com/resources/videos/tableau-in-the-classroom.html
As you watch the video think about the following questions:
- What do you think about the strategies that Melanie uses?
- Can you see yourself using any of these in your classroom?
- What do you see as the educational, social and emotional benefits to strategies she has implemented?
Post-Lesson Reflection
Now that you've seen Arts Integration in action what are your thoughts? Make sure to write in your journal any new understanding you've gained about the technique and ideas you may have for using it in your own classroom. Write down similarities or differences you see between the teachers or lesson plans that use Arts Integration. Is there anything that inspired you or stood out to you? Share your observations on the discussion tab at the the top of the page. You will need to click the discussion tab, then click the "edit" tab and save your changes. Check back to see if others have responded to your thoughts. Are you excited yet? Are you overwhelmed? Don't worry, our next unit will cover resources and strategies for using Arts Integration.
Image Credit
Kurt Vonnegut quote from Edutopia 
Alexander Calder, "Lone Yellow," from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art https://www.sfmoma.org/artist/Alexander_Calder
Getting Around
Mini-Course Homepage: Arts Integration in Every Classroom
Module One: What is Arts Integration and Why Should I Use It?
Module Two: Examples of Arts Integration
Module Three: Resources and Strategies For Arts Integration
Module Four: Using Arts Integration
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