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Ep. 083 - The Limits of Preservice Education Sep 19, 2017

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Andrew and Tim get together to talk about the reasons that teachers aren't coming into the profession with everything they need to know. Is it because there is too much involved in the life of an art teacher? Or is the teaching profession just that difficult? Join the guys as they talk about why undergrad coursework can't possibly cover everything (7:15), the essential education courses that new teachers need (15:45), and what we can do in the real world for teachers that are lacking in the knowledge they need (21:00).

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Here is the sculpture podcast that Tim mentioned
Important advice for entering a new teaching position
What do student teachers really need?
What undergrad Art Ed programs forget to teach you

Ep. 082 - Setting Your Subs Up for Success Sep 12, 2017

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It's theme week at the Art of Ed, and this month's theme is all about substitute teachers. The Radio Guys want to join in the action because they have a lot to say about subs as well. Listen as they talk about suffering through sickness to avoid calling in a sub (5:00), taking a proactive approach with your students when you know you will be gone (11:15), and their top 3 tips for a successful substitute experience in your classroom (19:45).

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Ep. 081 - So what should we be teaching? Sep 05, 2017

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A while back, the guys talked about those lessons that just aren't working anymore--the lessons we might just want to move on from. So how do we decide what we should teach? How do we decide what should be part of our curriculum? Join the guys as they try an optimistic approach to this discussion, covering creative thinking vs. technical skill (4:30), your essential projects (11:45), and finding the right variety of experiences for your kids (15:00).

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Ep. 080 - Exploring the Open Art Room Aug 30, 2017

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Melissa Purtee and Ian Sands, authors of The Open Art Room, join Tim to discuss their new book and choice based art education. They talk about the transition teachers make when moving toward choice-based education and how that compares with traditional pedagogy. Listen as they cover the story of writing The Open Art Room (4:15), whether you can put a framework toward choice-based teaching (10:00), and the idea of how much choice each teacher should offer (15:45).

Resources and Links:

You can order The Open Art Room here. Use the code OAR15 for 15% off the price (good through October 1st).
Melissa mentioned Engaging Learners as a great text for elementary choice
See all of Melissa's AOE articles
And Ian's articles are here

Ep. 079 - Helping Students Find Their Voice Aug 22, 2017

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One of the most difficult things to do as an artist is to find your voice and to find your style. Even more difficult is to help our students do the same. Tim invites Michael Bell on the show to discuss how we can build up our students and, in turn, build up our art programs. Listen for their discussion on balancing your art and your teaching, how to support and help develop your artists, and why visual journaling is so important to helping students find their voice.

Resources and Links:

Michael's book was published in June. It is called Dual Lives: From the Streets to the Studio
Visit Michael's website
And his TED talk can be found here

Ep. 078 - "Kidaesthetics": Embracing Students' Voices and Opinions Aug 15, 2017

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As art teachers, we have the opportunity to let kids know that their opinions, their vision, and their aesthetics matter. Andrew brings on AOE writer Lindsey Moss to chat about the idea of "Kidaesthetics". Listen for their discussion on the difference between how kids and adults perceive art (6:00), how art teachers balance the aesthetic vision against the expectations of adults (9:30), and how we educate adults on what kids find aesthetically appealing (18:15).

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You can see all of Lindsey's AOE articles here
Andrew talked about Lindsey's PRO learning packs for PD. Here's her First Day Activities pack
Make sure you check out Cassie Stephens' new podcast as well!
Listen to Lindsey's previous appearance on Art Ed Radio

Ep. 077 - A New Start for the New Year Aug 08, 2017

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What does the beginning of the school year look like in your classroom? What should it look like? Classroom management is key, but how we go about establishing it is different for everyone. The guys share what happens on the first day in their classrooms (3:45), Andrew talks about his two tenets for classroom management (10:00), and finishes the show by stumbling into a possibly brilliant idea for a new project to start the year (16:45).

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Ep. 001 - 8 Routines for a Successful School Year Aug 07, 2017

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Ep. 076 - Staying Involved and Staying Inspired Aug 01, 2017

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Tim interviews the one and only Cassie Stephens for this episode, and they discuss some the best ideas from transitioning from summer mode back into school. They cover where inspiration comes from, and how you can bring that inspiration into your teaching. Tim starts the episode with a big announcement about AOE's newest podcast (1:30), then Cassie shares information about her upcoming Art Ed Now Conference presentation (5:30), and the new lessons coming into her classroom this year (11:45). They then close the conversation with a rundown of the upcoming Everyday Art Room podcast, and why Cassie wanted to host the show (18:45). Full episode transcript below.

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Special Episode: The School Specialty Controversy Jul 28, 2017

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If you've been on art teacher social media any time in the past week or so, you have probably seen this article (http://blog.schoolspecialty.com/art-craft/art-class-school/). Art teachers everywhere were offended by its assumptions, its ideas about the role of art teaching, and its conclusions about the future. In this special episode, Tim and Andrew offer their takes on the article (3:15), the role of art teachers and the arts (8:30), and the controversy found in the resulting social media firestorm (12:30).

Resources and Links:

The offending School Specialty Article
If we're talking budgets, how about the old "Budget Like a Boss!" podcast?
How to Make the Arts a Valued Part of Your Community
A few more great resources for advocacy

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