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Getting Started
Here you will find an array of resources about lesson planning specifically in the subject of Art. Listed below are books, websites and resources to help you with your lesson planning!
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Arts Curriculum Framework (RI)The Arts Curriculum Framework provides guidance around the implementation of the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS), particularly as it relates to the design and use of curriculum materials, instruction, and assessment.
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National Art Education AssociationThe National Art Education Association is the leading professional membership organization exclusively for visual arts, design, and media arts education professionals.
Online Resources
All resources listed below are freely available and are resources you can continue to use after graduation! Included also are a few resources for music and drama teachers as well.
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ArtpedagogyArtPedagogy aims to promote reflective, authentic art and design teaching and learning, delivered with a spirit of 'serious mischief'. We hope that these 'big ideas' will inspire and challenge - and lead to thoughtful discussions and positive actions.
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Drama ResourceDrama teaching ideas and resources for teachers, trainers, independent artists and storytellers.
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The Arty TeacherContains a mix of free resources and subscription resources all focused on teaching art.
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Art Projects for KidsArt Projects for Kids offers an array of free art activities ranging from coloring pages to full instructive projects.
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Online Resources for Music Teachers20 websites that offer free lesson plans, sheet music, teaching ideas, classroom materials, and continuing education.
Recommended Books
Here are a few recommended books from the URI Library. While these are just a few suggested options to get you started, you can find related materials by searching the URI catalog and using keywords such as:
- Art lesson plans
- Elementary school
- Primary School
- Lesson Planning
- Arts Activities
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Teaching and Learning in Art Education
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Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781138549326Publication Date: 2019This book provides proven tips and innovative methods for teaching, managing, and assessing all aspects of art instruction and student learning in today's diversified educational settings, from pre-K through high school. -
Teaching Primary Art and Design
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Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781473998148Publication Date: 2017This book provides primary teachers with subject knowledge, expert advice and guidance along with practical solutions that are necessary to offer children the best possible experiences in art, craft and design, to ensure that they have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. -
Drama and Education
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Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781138799509Publication Date: 2015This text offers a practical, comprehensive guide to drama as a tool for teaching and learning. It provides rationale and techniques for several specific methodologies like linear drama, process-oriented drama, drama for social justice, and performance art. -
Art and Design for Secondary School Children with SEN
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Call Number: ebookISBN: 9781138559493Publication Date: 2017This text provides practical ideas, visual aids and lesson plans designed to engage students in developing their creative art skills. It is made up of twelve lessons that each examine a particular theme- the book spans a wide variety of topics and different media in art, progressing from basic drawing and painting techniques in pencil, pastel, watercolor and acrylic and moving onto higher level creative design techniques of painting on glass and silk.
