MRS.

STUCKY & TAB

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Riverside Artists aRe Talented, Tough, Thinkers.

Why
creativity
matters.
The seeds of
creativity live in
everyone. Some Play and
individuals are experimentation
fortunate that their are essential to
sprouting creative
imagination was
nurtured and grown
into strong creative thinking abilities. Their parents and teachers nourished them
with creative experiences and confidence building responses to their attempts,
throughout their childhood. Creative people invent, imagine, problem-solve,
create, and communicate in fresh new ways. Every business requires creative
thinkers in the form of scientists, engineers, medical researchers, technology
innovators, business entrepreneurs, artists, performers, writers and illustrators,
designers, inventors, educators and parents. Those with the ability to think development and
outside the box will lead the future and make special things happen. (Crayola, confidence in risk-
2017) taking. Process is
valued over
product to

Art helps students to find their own

creative voice through imaginative
ideas, self-expression and autonomy.
As their Art Teacher, I realized when I gave them a teacher-designed art
problem, they were creating using my ideas and my creativity, instead of
their own. I knew this needed to change in order to foster creative leaders. cultivate an
This led me to implement Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB). environment that
supports creativity.

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Teaching for Artistic
Behavior
This is a style of choice-based Art Education that
focuses on the students, their interests, and their
ideas. Students are viewed as authentic artists, and
groups of material are made available and
introduced to the students one by one (Douglas &
Jaquith, 2009). As their Art Teacher I act as a guide
and mentor to students as they problem-solve and
explore. I challenge students to add more meaning
to their work, and incorporate personal experiences.
I also serve as their resident artist and specialist by
determining the appropriate standards and content
to introduce next. This helps students determine
the most effective materials or methods to make
their ideas come to life. The typical outline for a
TAB lesson is as follows:
1. Beginning: 5-7 minute teacher demonstration
consisting of art history, new materials/techniques,
studio habits, etc. This time builds on what the
students experienced in previous classes and is
informed by what I observe students need.
2. Studio Time: 30 minutes of student work time
where they develop personal interests and ideas into
art form. I challenge them to think like artists
through mini-conferences and one-on-one lessons
during this time.
3. Clean-up & Reflection: the last 5-10 minutes of
class students work to return materials, store
artwork, and clean up their work space. Students
will then gather for a chance to discuss their projects
and what they learned with the whole group, small
groups or individually.
How does TAB support
students?
The stages of artistic development follow the same
sequence for every student, yet they do not happen
at the same age for everyone. TAB naturally
differentiates learning by allowing students the
opportunity to learn and explore at their own pace.
They dont have to worry about how their ideas
compare to their peers. The curriculum responds to
student needs and connects with their motivations.
They become critical thinkers by implementing and
working through their own ideas.
TAB guides children to think
like artists and leaders.
When you look at their artwork with them, help
them think about their process and reflect on the
meaning behind their work. Ask them to explain
how their artwork connects to them, their interests,
an experience, or an idea they wanted to express.
The artwork coming home is going to look different.
For the younger students, it may be scribbles for a
while! The depth of the work will increase over
time as they experiment and discover new
techniques. Students in a TAB classroom are not
afraid to take risks in their art making and
therefore, creativity and connection to their work
evolves and grows.
The 8 Studio Habits of Mind
Tab uses the following studio habits as guidelines
for artistic discovery and growth:
* Develop a Craft * Engage & Persist
* Envision * Stretch & Explore
* Express * Reflect
* Understand the Art World * Observe
Please contact me with any questions:
Allison Stucky astucky@usd259.net