Studio Thinking from the Start: The K–8 Art Educator’s Handbook

by Jillian Hogan, Lois Hetland, Diane B. Jaquith

Students of all ages can learn to think like artists! Studio The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education changed the conversation about quality arts education. Now, a decade later, this new publication shows how the eight Studio Habits of Mind and four Studio Structures can be used successfully with younger students in a range of socioeconomic contexts and school environments. Book COMPANION VOLUME― Studio Thinking 2: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education, Second Edition Lois Hetland, Ellen Winner, Shirley Veenema, and Kimberly M. Sheridan

Genres: Art, Teaching, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

Published August 24, 2018

Reviews

[Julie Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great variety of resources for practitioners in education settings. I loved the recommended artists for each studio habit (diverse and inclusive) and the plethora of classrooms that were explored (public, private, urban, suburban, etc). It gives a good primer for those who are new to the concept of studio habits of mind and more opportunities to grow and reflect for those who have already started implementing the habits in their teaching practice.

[Priscilla C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great informative book. I picked up this book because I started teaching art to kids. And it seems like a career path that I will continue on. I do not have a background in art education just fine arts. So this book had great ways to structure the art classroom while making sure you implement all the studio habits of mind.

[Yulia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have to be honest, I skimmed through some of the 2nd portion of this book. I felt like all the curricular mapping will stunt spontaneity and creativity within a district of 4 schools. All the writing required of students infringes on their art-making process. I get self-reflection, but not at the cost of hands-on experimentation and creation. I've tried TAB and it did not work in my setting. It produces disorganization and only allows shallow artistic experiences. Students dabble in everything and don't master much.