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A.R.T. has been approved for provider status with the Illinois Board of Education to issue CEU and CPDU certification renewal credit.
Introduction to Art Integration
- One 2-hour session
- Serves up to 30 teachers
- Includes resource materials
Choose from the following topics:
African American Culture and Art
Teachers study the artistic, historical and cultural context of the Harlem Renaissance as an introduction to the work of the contemporary African American artist Jacob Lawrence. Focusing on LawrenceÕs Great Migration series, teachers learn how to lead students in an art-making activity based on a personal journey.
Art and Literacy
Teachers are introduced to effective and fun ways to utilize the visual arts in order to enhance their studentsÕ word knowledge, reading comprehension and writing skills. Teachers participate in simple hands-on art-making exercises that they can replicate with their students. The artwork is used as the basis for writing, vocabulary, and reading activities.
Art for the Afraid
Teachers donÕt need to be afraid of bringing the arts into their classroom. In this workshop, they learn practical techniques for using the arts to reach the visual learners in their class. They discover how the arts can increase student motivation, involve students in their own learning, and increase excitement in the classroom. Teachers practice using readily available works of art as the basis for language arts, social studies, math and science lessons. Teachers receive information on resources in the city, including where to obtain free or very low-cost art materials for simple, yet creative, hands-on art activities.
Beyond the Bulletin Board
Teachers learn to use their bulletin boards in a collaborative, student-designed activity to produce classroom murals to support the academic curriculum. The A.R.T. Artist explains the planning, research and construction phases of the mural project. Teachers participate in a mural project to gain practical hands-on experience with the process and to learn cooperative team-building skills.
Bookmaking
Teachers are introduced to the ideas of book design and creation in this workshop. As they create their own books, teachers learn a variety of techniques they can use with their students. These may include Japanese folding books, flip books or pamphlet stitch books.
Chicago Architecture
Teachers will see the flow of ChicagoÕs architecture from Fort Dearborn to the 21st Century in a slide lecture and discussion. They will become familiar with the importance of Chicago architecture, not only on the skyline itself, but also in the greater context of world architecture. They will be introduced to the architects behind these buildings, from the Chicago architect William Le Baron Jenney, the father of the skyscraper, to Helmut Jahn, one of the founders of post-modernism architecture. Handouts and a follow-up hands-on activity for classroom use will be provided.
Child Development through Art
Pre-K through second grade teachers explore the development of childrenÕs art-making skills and how these skills relate to cognitive growth. Educators learn that in art-making, the ÒprocessÓ not the ÒproductÓ unlocks a childÕs potential. Teachers participate in a variety of transferable art-making experiences that support a childÕs development.
Latino Culture and Art
Art, social studies and language arts are integrated in this workshop which focuses on both the ancient and contemporary traditions of Latino culture. The history and significance of Latino celebrations are explained and participants create objects used in cultural celebrations.
