PORTRAIT OF A SUCCESSFUL ART TEACHER
• Recognizes that art teachers are, above all else, learners.
• Exhibits a sense of active inquiry and curiosity through a commitment to life long learning.
• Communicates the joy and satisfaction of active inquiry, creation of art works, and personal learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the framework of art education, including tools of inquiry and interdisciplinary connections.
• Demonstrates active pursuit of excellence in one or more modes of artistic expression and an strong interest in art history.
• Models respect for individual differences and the basic worth of each individual.
• Has a genuine love of and respect for children and youth.
• Uses teaching strategies needed to manage instructional nuances and decisions necessary to promote learning of complex concepts and shape positive learning environments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human development through teaching commensurate with needs of the learners, including a special focus on the development of learners at the grade levels of professional interest.
• Appreciates and encourages in others an appreciation of cultural diversity and the global community.
• Enhances instruction through continuing evaluation, reflection, and adaptation of teaching to the learning needs of students.
• Participates in learning activities that foster independent thinking.
• Speaks and writes fluently and communicates clearly verbally and in visual imagery.
• Is technologically literate and competent in information gathering, analysis, retrieval, and application.
• Recognizes the similarities in teaching and learning in a wide range of contexts.
• Understands organizational and social systems and continual change as a paradigm of personal and professional development.
• Is successful in working collaboratively with colleagues both within the school, district, and state-wide.
• Advocates for art within school and community.
• Proactively establishes professional development activities appropriate for the current level of professional experience.
• Exhibits a sense of active inquiry and curiosity through a commitment to life long learning.
• Communicates the joy and satisfaction of active inquiry, creation of art works, and personal learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the framework of art education, including tools of inquiry and interdisciplinary connections.
• Demonstrates active pursuit of excellence in one or more modes of artistic expression and an strong interest in art history.
• Models respect for individual differences and the basic worth of each individual.
• Has a genuine love of and respect for children and youth.
• Uses teaching strategies needed to manage instructional nuances and decisions necessary to promote learning of complex concepts and shape positive learning environments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human development through teaching commensurate with needs of the learners, including a special focus on the development of learners at the grade levels of professional interest.
• Appreciates and encourages in others an appreciation of cultural diversity and the global community.
• Enhances instruction through continuing evaluation, reflection, and adaptation of teaching to the learning needs of students.
• Participates in learning activities that foster independent thinking.
• Speaks and writes fluently and communicates clearly verbally and in visual imagery.
• Is technologically literate and competent in information gathering, analysis, retrieval, and application.
• Recognizes the similarities in teaching and learning in a wide range of contexts.
• Understands organizational and social systems and continual change as a paradigm of personal and professional development.
• Is successful in working collaboratively with colleagues both within the school, district, and state-wide.
• Advocates for art within school and community.
• Proactively establishes professional development activities appropriate for the current level of professional experience.
