I've done that with difficult students. At first I hesitated because as a an art
historian I didn't want them to develop negative associations about art history,
but I got over that quickly. No fears about administrative reaction because it
was the principal who suggested it!
I told the kids that art can be taught with or without art making so no point in
complaining. This is an up-to-date, standards-based Davis textbook and quite
legal.
Don't spend a lot of time developing assignments. They should just go through
the book chapter by chapter and take notes. I gave them Cornell note
templates, which is what our school is encouraging in the core classes. The
book I used has questions at the end of the chapter, so I had them answer those
too.
Our Home Ec teacher has what she calls her "Martha Stewart" corner. She has a
couple of fusty old 1970s food textbooks and the kids have to smell the
chocolate chip cookies without being allowed to partake, so the "Martha
Stewart" corner is even more effective than my "apprentice table". Still, after a
day or two on the sidelines, all but my most hardcore "apprentices" ask to be
readmitted to artmaking.
Linda
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>Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:52:36 EST
>From: Aartteachr@aol.com
>Subject: [teacherartexchange] Need help for assignments
>To: "TeacherArtExchange Discussion Group"
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>ArtNetters-
>I need some help. I am teaching a 3D Design class. I do not have an in class
>textbook to use for assignments. I have two disruptive students that will be
>taken out of my class and be doing research using Stockstad's Art History
>book for their information. This was a decision by the Dean and they cannot
be
>in the class for two weeks.
>
>
>I vaguely remember using Stockstadt in the AP Art History course but cannot
>put my hand on it since I haven't seen it in years. I need some assignments
>ASAP for these students that might cover design motifs, architecture or
>lessons that will utilize analyzing art from a design principle standpoint. I am
>hopeful someone can send me some worksheets and assignments, quizes.
>
>Forever grateful,
>Marsha in Orlando.
>
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