TEXT:
Marshall, J. (2019). Integrating the Visual Arts Across the Curriculum-Chapter 8: Framework and Strategies for Curriculum and Pedagogy
This reading heavily references the Studio Habits of Mind, so I have included the poster I have made for Studio Habits of Mind (I personally don't like the aesthetic of most pre-made ones online).
What do you like about Teaching for Understanding (TfU)?
I like that TfU really emphasizes an in-depth knowledge of the concepts and big ideas a teacher integrates in their curriculum. It also centers the student in that these ideas are more abstract and so the student can find themselves and their interests in multi-faceted content, and students lead their learning through guiding, generative, and reflective questioning and associated dialogue.
What question may a teacher face if they apply TfU?
Teachers may be scrutinized if they teach TfU but are not 100% certain how their learning objectives apply to state standards and the content area; especially as the curriculum focuses on emphasizing abstract ideas, and teachers need to explain to peers, admin, students, and guardians what exactly the purpose of their course is.
How does TfU similar or different than the framework of "Understand by Design"?
TfU is similar to Understand by design because it highlights the importance of abstract "Big Ideas" and encourages student led learning through intentional learning activities and question-led dialogue.
How Studio Habits of Mind can be integrated into TfU?
Studio Habits of Mind are easily integrated into any and all art curriculums in my opinion. This reading even highlighted that Studio Habits of Mind has a similar basis for work as TfU. TfU especially works well with SHoM as SHoM focuses on process over product.
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