Everyday Art Room

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Ep. 226 - Examining Your Teaching and Your Pedagogy Feb 17, 2022

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Self-reflection is a valuable tool for every teacher. In today's episode, Candido discusses how self-reflection has benefitted his teaching. He also talks with Alisha Mernick about one way she approaches self-reflection, as well as tips for creating an inclusive classroom and what we can do to help students find their voice.

Alisha describes strategies that may not be acceptable in all districts. Ensure you are following all district guidelines when implementing new strategies into your practice.

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Follow Alisha on Instagram and Twitter
View Alisha's Substack
Listen to Episode 225 of Art Ed Radio
5 Ways to Help Create a Culturally Sensitive Classroom

Ep. 225 - Practicing Resilience Feb 10, 2022

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Resilience is a skill we want all of our students to develop; we also, however, need to realize how important it is for ourselves as teachers. In today's episode, art educator Sydney Snyder joins Candido to talk about the importance of resilience and looking after our mental health. Listen as they discuss how we can reflect on our teaching, why we need to step away from overwork, and how we can manage uncomfortable emotions.

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View Sydney's website and Instagram page
Art Therapy for Art Teachers
Listen to The Art of SEL podcast

Ep. 224 - Art Teacher Entrepreneurship Feb 03, 2022

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Teachers sometimes think about what other jobs they could have outside the classroom, and those thoughts are coming even more often these days. But what does it look like when an art teacher becomes an entrepreneur? In today's episode, Candido welcomes on Shana Circe to talk about her journey from the world of education to becoming a teaching artist and everything that has been involved in the adventure.

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View Shana's website and Instagram page
Umbrella Arts Academy on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook
Five Alternative Career Options for K-12 Art Teachers
Three Big Considerations for Taking on a New Job or Position

Ep. 223 - Connecting with the Community Jan 27, 2022

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Teachers are always looking for ways to connect with their communities, and today's episode will give you a plethora of ideas on how to do so. Candido is joined by Levar Robinson to talk about understanding and being a part of the community in which you teach, how to connect with families, and how to help students bring art to the spaces around them. Resources and Links

Follow Art by Levar on Instagram and Twitter
Art Ed Radio Ep. 285--Looking at Collaboration
FLEX Lessons--Community Mural and Community Skylines

Ep. 222 - Appropriation vs. Appreciation Jan 20, 2022

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In today's episode, Candido welcomes Dr. Lori Santos to discuss the difference between appreciation and appropriation, and why that knowledge is so important. Listen as the conversation covers understanding culture, where teachers can find resources and ideas to support their work, and how we can avoid perpetuating stereotypes in the lessons we teach.

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Dr. Santos mentioned books by Anton Treuer and Tiffany Jewell
Considering Cultural Appropriation in the Art Room by Janet Taylor
How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation in Your Lessons by Ray Yang
Ep. 129: Creating a Culturally Responsive Curriculum
How to Deal with the Idea of Appropriation by Melissa Purtee

Ep. 221 - Exploring Collaboration Through Writing Jan 13, 2022

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In today's episode, Candido reconnects with his high school English teacher for a fun conversation about creativity and collaboration. Listen as they discuss the benefits of collaboration, why students feel welcome in the art room, and how teachers can create the space students need to explore and develop their creative skills.

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Explore the Collaboration in the Art Room PRO Pack
Looking at Ideas for Collaboration
Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter
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Ep. 220 - Introduction to Candido Crespo Jan 06, 2022

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The Everyday Art Room podcast has a new permanent host—Candido Crespo! You may know Candido from his Instagram, his NOW Conference presentations, or his episodes guest hosting the podcast. Today, he welcomes you to his debut episode as the permanent host of Everyday Art Room! Listen as he discusses what to expect from his show, his passions and what drives him, and how he wants to connect with podcast listeners.

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Listen to Candido's first and second episodes as guest host
Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter
Hear every episode of Everyday Art Room

From The Archives: Building Blocks For Success Dec 30, 2021

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We always feel great when we go above and beyond as teachers, but we know--especially right now--that going above and beyond is not always feasible. Sometimes--oftentimes--we need to go back to the basics. Listen to this episode from the archives as Nic talks about the building blocks of a good curriculum, and how she helps students develop the basic skills that will set them up for future success.

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View Nic's Instagram account
Take a look at AOEU's Graduate Courses

From the Archives: Choosing Joy Dec 23, 2021

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In this episode from early in 2021, Nic welcomes Daniel Bryant, an art teacher from Charleston, South Carolina. Daniel explains how and why he always chooses joy, and how that shapes his teaching and his worldview. Listen as he and Nic discuss joy, reconciliation, and the projects he develops for his students.

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Ep. 219 - The Mindful Art Teacher Dec 16, 2021

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In her second episode as guest host, Jessica Madenford explores the idea of being a mindful art teacher. She is joined by Dr. Andrea McDonough to talk about how mindfulness can aid in both personal and professional development. Listen as they discuss the power of meditation, the important connections between mindfulness and art, and the benefits of these ideas for both teachers and students alike.

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