The Open Art Room
By Melissa Purtee and Ian SandsBy Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands
Taking inspiration from a variety of contemporary approaches, this book presents a framework for Choice-Based instruction for Secondary Level (grades 6–12) Art Education. The Open Art Room provides a student-centered approach to art instruction that is inspirational, practical, and classroom-tested. ISBN: 978-16152-8677-5, 217 pages, softcover, grades 6–12
Highlights include:
- Flexible instructional frameworks with options for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels of Choice
- Assessment for Choice-Based art teachers
- Unit plans, bootcamps, mini-lessons, and classroom examples
- Clear connections to the National Core Art Standards
- Engaging stories of student struggles and successes