Courtney L

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  • in reply to: DIVERSITY AWARENESS #7379
    Courtney L
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    I think this challenge relates to the question of who has written the history that we learn? Typically, it is common to student white, male artists. These artists should have a place in the art history we study, but alongside artists that all students can relate and connect with. Teachers must feel empowered to find ways in which students can connect to what is being taught and this comes from being deliberate about which artists we are highlighting as educators.

    in reply to: CIRCLE #7378
    Courtney L
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    Each morning we begin our day with a morning meeting circle. This is a way to show students that what we value in this classroom is building a community and letting all voices be heard. The circle begins with a greeting, as I feel it is important to make each student feel welcome and included. There is inclusive power in having each student hear their name being greeted in the morning before the instruction begins. Students are also given an opportunity to share at this time. Some days students are prompted to share how they are feeling and have the option to pass. Students sometimes have the opportunity to share something they did since they last saw the class. Facilitating these morning meeting circles not only allows me to get to know students better, but also gives every child a voice.

    in reply to: SOCIALLY-RESPONSIVE CURRICULUM #7377
    Courtney L
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    How can you use art to collaborate with other people?
    Who decides what art is?
    Who is my audience when I am creating art?
    What changes do I want to make in the world?
    How can you express your point of view through art?

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