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Hello! Thanks for your participation in Beyond the Surface. Please complete the following quiz to get your certificate via email.
What is the first step to flipping the script?*
- Holding an art discussion.
- Discovering what is holding you back.
- Choosing a work of art to discuss.
- Knowing a lot about an artwork.
A meaningful classroom art discussion can help students in many ways. Choose the answer that is LEAST likely.*
- flex thinking and observation skills
- savor the human spirit
- develop empathy
- art discussions are not beneficial for students
Where do you find time to have students look at art?*
- Prioritize
- Wait until there is more time
- Make it student homework
- Fit it in if there is time
Which question is NOT a Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) question?*
- What more can you find?
- What’s going on in this picture?
- What do you see that makes you say that?
- What do you see?
Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) work in the classroom to encourage students to dive deeper when looking at a work of art. Choose the answer that is NOT a reason.*
- It helps the student know many facts about the artwork.
- Students use the visual information to infer and create meaning.
- They help keep students engaged, looking and thinking deeper.
- Students immediately write their own narrative about the artwork being discussed after being asked one of the questions.
The 4 Cs were developed to help you when picking artwork for a classroom discussion. Choose the answer that NOT one of the 4Cs.*
- It is Captivating
- It is Communicative
- It is Complex
- it is Connected
- It is Clearly Famous
How can you switch things up to get students to connect with artworks?*
- Never switch things up.
- Change up the order of the VTS questions.
- Add in art-making, writing, music, theater, and movement activities.
- Add in more discussion.
The teacher's role in the art discussion is important since they help foster student's connection with the artwork. Choose the answer below that is NOT the best way to hold an engaging discussion.*
- Listen and repeat student answers.
- Make eye contact and move around the room.
- Have fun.
- Sharing many facts about the artist and artwork.

Testimonials

I like how this program, unlike other art class resource membership programs, feels authentic. It's like art matters more here, and not fancy flash-in-the-pan trendiness. The goal of Art Class Curator seemed to be helping kids develop a lifelong love and art appreciation versus "Hey, look. I painted this fish."

Erin A.

Your questions are helping me to delve into much deeper learning, and my students are getting better at discussion-and then, making connections in their own work. Art Class Curator is awesome!

Denise W.

Interestingly, my lower performing classes really get engaged in these [lessons] and come away with some profound thoughts!

Melissa G.

I had the most amazing 6th grade class today. They were jumping out of their seats with hands raised just to respond and give input. It was as if I was waving candy in front of them! They saw more and more and the ideas and interpretations unfolded. So cool!!! This is what makes teaching art so wonderful – thank you!!

Caroline G.

I just wanted to thank you for the invaluable resource you have through Art Class Curator. Not only do you have thought provoking activities and discussion prompts, but it saves me so much time in preparing things for myself! I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface with your site.

Maryjane F.

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