Episode 163: Equitable Protocols in Action! Part 2
Laura and Matt GrundlerAlexa Wynschenk-Ring and Jessica Lucas
We all want to create positive classroom environments. Protocols go a long way to achieving this! From setting norms that encourage collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect to setting the tone for communication, protocols provide structure and support for students. In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz and Matt Grundler talk with art educators from NAEA’s Connected Arts Networks (CAN). Jessica Lucas and Alexa Wynschenk-Ring join the conversation to discuss their experiences in implementing guidelines for students and teaching respect for others. Listen in to learn how you can apply these philosophies and protocols in your own arts classrooms.
About Connected Arts Networks (CAN): The National Art Education Association (NAEA), in partnership with the Educational Theater Association, National Association for Music Education, National Dance Education Organization, and NYC Department of Education’s Office of Arts and Special Projects has launched a nationwide initiative to create virtual Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). The goal of this Connected Arts Networks (CAN) is to build a sustainable model of professional learning to help teachers better serve students.