This sharing session explores learning curves, best practices and benefits of artmaking based on new Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) education standards that are specifically implemented in an art teacher preparation program. The presenter shares ways to translate the elements and qualities of cognition found in artmaking into language used in standards and evaluation that can show equitable qualities found in arts education along with the value of artistic expression for students and teachers.
Presenter Bio
Donna Goodwin is an assistant professor of art education at the University of Northern Colorado and also serves as the visual art content consultant for the Colorado Department of Education in Standards and Instructional Support. Her research interests support teachers and students, including arts assessment and assessment of ‘non-tested’ subjects, diverse learners and the arts and transdisciplinary learning particularly where the arts intersect with science and mathematics. She is a member of the State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE) and the National Association of State Directors of Art Education (NASDAE).
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