Creator: Annenberg Media | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
This is a wonderful site for high school educators who are interested in teaching the arts through theatre, music, art, or any of the humanities. It is a professional workshop site that offers 8 one-hour practical video seminars on how to teach the arts and on the passion of those who already do. The videos are free for streaming, but you can also purchase them as DVDs or VHS. You do have to register--for free. The self-described goal is a workshop to help teachers improve their teaching through seven different foci, including the diverse needs of students, instructional approaches, creating the appropriate learning environment to making the most of community resources, and encouraging students to be independent thinkers and creative problem solvers. This site requires Windows Media Player. You can get it from the <a href="/tools.cfm ">TeachersFirst Toolbox page.</a>.You can get it from the <a href="/tools.cfm ">TeachersFirst Toolbox page.</a>.
In the Classroom
This is a professional site rich in ideas for any teacher looking for new ideas or a jump-start to teach the arts. Make this course your personal goal for summer break or a collaborative professional development group.
At Home
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Art, Drama, English, Language Arts, Music,