Lessons in Imagination
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The Lessons in Imagination framework is a direct response to a need expressed by area arts educators for a comprehensive map leading to a sequential pattern of learning in the visual arts for K-12 education that considers the elements that must be addressed to ensure quality arts education. The framework makes use of an 'essential question' that guides the progression of units and shapes the content.
Making use of age appropriate concepts and scaffolding content, the units in Lessons in Imagination channel the teaching of the Pennsylvania Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities in visual arts through recommended process and content indicators. Also included are suggestions for special needs instruction, together with supplemental and enrichment assignments. In addition, units provide examples of formative and summative assessments aligned to the content and the Standards. Finally, the framework carefully traces the design process engaged in by each creative team as a model for other groups of educators to develop their own customized structures to meet institutional and district goals.
A range of engaging workshops based on the units in Lessons in Imagination and the team's experiences are in the planning process and the framework will be made available only through participation in these upcoming professional development workshops. Times and dates for workshops will be announced in the near future. See below for links to excerpts from the Lessons in Imagination framework. For more information, please contact AEC at info@artsedcollaborative.org or 412-201-7405.
Excerpts from Lessons in Imagination
Below are links to a few pages from Lessons in Imagination.
