Episode 256: Navigating Connection, Chaos, and the Basics
Laura and Matt GrundlerBobby Eppleman
Dive into the realities of managing classrooms that can be loud, messy, energetic, and highly social while maintaining purposeful learning environments. In this episode art educator Bobby Eppleman joins the creativity depart to explore building trust, engagement, and foundational skills in student-centered art rooms. Listen in as they unpack the philosophy of “giving students what they want before giving them what they need”. Discover how dialing in on student interests sparks deeper learning, helps guide them through resistance, and ultimately helps them unlock greater creative freedom and confidence.
