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Scanscape I, Bob Sweeny Jan 2014

Scanscape I, Bob Sweeny

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Image of Bob Sweeny's, Scanscape I, 2014, Mixed Media.


An Arts-Based Classroom Confronts Educations Metanarratives: Grand Narratives, Local Stories And A Classroom Teacher's Story, David Rufo Jan 2014

An Arts-Based Classroom Confronts Educations Metanarratives: Grand Narratives, Local Stories And A Classroom Teacher's Story, David Rufo

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

This paper examines and deconstructs how a 4th/5th grade independent school teacher and his teaching partner were assessed based on their classroom management and teaching styles. The school administrator’s perspective and critique of this teaching team is expressed through a six-page performance evaluation report. As a member of the teaching team, the author presents an alternate perspective; advocating for self-initiated, interdisciplinary and creative approaches to learning. He viewed his practices as a site for a critical pedagogical discourse, ongoing analysis, reflection and revision. Here the author reflects on how two conflicting teaching paradigms perceive and evaluate the management style of …


Inoperative Art Education, Nadine M. Kalin, Daniel T. Barney Jan 2014

Inoperative Art Education, Nadine M. Kalin, Daniel T. Barney

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Increasingly, assessment has encroached on art education, inextricably linking visual arts learning to standardized performances wherein, art educators are becoming technicians accountable to the neoliberal state of education. Under these circumstances, the authors’ hearts and minds are understandably heavy for a postponement of art education as usual, proposing the question: Given the permission to escape art education’s current workings, what might art educators abandon, and how might they undertake this? IN order to delve into this provocation, the authors propose a limbo space of deferral in relation to art education that might inspire any predetermined usages inoperable. From this paradoxical …


Contents Jan 2014

Contents

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Principals Partnering To Build A Vision For School Mathematics, V. Inge, V. Hodges, P. Robertson Jan 2014

Principals Partnering To Build A Vision For School Mathematics, V. Inge, V. Hodges, P. Robertson

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations Jan 2014

Journal Of Mathematics And Science: Collaborative Explorations

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Partnering With Principals Through Formal And Informal Professional Development, V. Bohidar Jan 2014

Partnering With Principals Through Formal And Informal Professional Development, V. Bohidar

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Mathematics Specialists and administrators need to define what they should see students and teachers doing in classrooms that promote proficiency and understanding in mathematics. Formal, divisionwide professional development on this topic can quickly guide and inform a large group of administrators in one setting. However, potentially more powerful professional development can occur on a small scale one building at a time through mathematics department learning walks.


A Collaborative Approach: Two Perspectives, B. Chong, M. Farrelly Jan 2014

A Collaborative Approach: Two Perspectives, B. Chong, M. Farrelly

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This article is a story of collaboration between a principal, Baek Chong, and the mathematics coach, Megan Farrelly. This article shows both perspectives: Baek's thoughts are written in regular typeface, whereas Megan's perspective is italicized. Both educators work at Mark Twain Middle School in Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia which has nearly 900 seventh- and eighth-grade students. Twain Middle School serves a diverse population, of which about 35% of the students arc on free or reduced lunch, 15% receive special education services, 14% receive English language services, and 40% of the students are in the advanced academics program.


The Greater Sum Of Collaboration: Adding Value To Mathematics Education Through Teamwork, J. Deinhart, T. Hulen, B. Butler, D. Kerr Jan 2014

The Greater Sum Of Collaboration: Adding Value To Mathematics Education Through Teamwork, J. Deinhart, T. Hulen, B. Butler, D. Kerr

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

The role of a Mathematics Specialist can vary from pre-K through grade 8 schools. One of the most distinguishing factors involves the relationship between the Mathematics Specialists, administrators, and teachers. In this article, we share our experiences in a school culture that supports common language, collective commitments, trust, and transparency. Using this model, we have experienced high levels of teacher professionalism and student success. As lifelong learners, we continually reflect upon our practices and look for ways to meet the needs of our students. This occurs by implementing purposeful meeting structures that allow us to facilitate discussions around mathematics content, …


Developing A New Partnership, T. Martino, S. Chuang Jan 2014

Developing A New Partnership, T. Martino, S. Chuang

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

Many factors contribute to the success and impact of a Mathematics Resource Teacher on K-5 mathematics instruction. Developing a strong partnership with stakeholders and sharing a common vision for quality mathematics instruction are key factors in the successful implementation of the Mathematics Resource Teacher program. In this article, we share the experience of elementary school principal, Timothy Martino, as he prepared to open a new elementary school in August 2012. Frederick Douglass Elementary opened with a full-time, school-embedded Mathematics Resource Teacher, Mrs. Cindy Brady. Timothy Martino and Mrs. Brady developed a partnership with division-level central office staff and with the …


Cluster-Grouping, Co-Teaching, And Professional Learning Communities Focused On Mathematics Instruction Lead To Improved Engagement And Achievement In Mathematics For Students, K. Schaffner, L. West, A. Miknis, R. Ward, A. Foreman Jan 2014

Cluster-Grouping, Co-Teaching, And Professional Learning Communities Focused On Mathematics Instruction Lead To Improved Engagement And Achievement In Mathematics For Students, K. Schaffner, L. West, A. Miknis, R. Ward, A. Foreman

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Aims & Scope Jan 2014

Aims & Scope

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Cover Jan 2014

Cover

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Front Cover for The Journal of Social Theory in Art Education, 2014, Number Thirty-Four.


Editorial: Growth, Learning, Assessment, And Assessination, Sharif Bey Jan 2014

Editorial: Growth, Learning, Assessment, And Assessination, Sharif Bey

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Assessment is not just a hot topic, it is gaining momentum, and is arguably dictating the culture of many of our institutions. Therefore, it was no great surprise when the benefits and detriments of assessment in art education emerged as one of the top journal theme options during The Caucus on Social Theory and Art Education’s annual meeting at the National Art Education Association’s convention last spring. Certainly our chosen theme is timely, and the voices in this volume provide a diversity of perspectives and lenses for examining and deconstructing assessment on multiple fronts.


Scanscapes I-V, Bob Sweeny Jan 2014

Scanscapes I-V, Bob Sweeny

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

The similarities between utopian architectural forms and standardized testing are many. Both set forth a behavioral model that is designed to elicit a prescribed set of actions, which are then measured, codified, and folded back into the dynamic relationship set in mo­tion. These models also involve rhetorical strategies, employing terms such as ‘efficiency’ and ‘progress’ that reassure the user that they will benefit from the process.


The Journal Of Social Theory In Art Education Jan 2014

The Journal Of Social Theory In Art Education

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

No abstract provided.


The Creatures We “Assessinate”: Mental Testing As Science Fiction In Chicago Public High Schools In 1909, Clayton Funk Jan 2014

The Creatures We “Assessinate”: Mental Testing As Science Fiction In Chicago Public High Schools In 1909, Clayton Funk

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

This article tracks the development of what educators and psychologists, in 1909, termed “mental testing” in relation to art education in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). According to CPS Superintendent Edwin G. Cooley (1857-1923) American civilization was in trouble due to the influx of Southern and Eastern European immigrants in Chicago. He and other educators sought to ward off the social collapse they feared with the efficiency of science. As part of what Sol Cohen termed the “medicalization of education,” Chicago’s Department of Child Study tested students for mental capacity and those considered less intelligence were placed in technical classes, while …


Scanscape Ii, Bob Sweeny Jan 2014

Scanscape Ii, Bob Sweeny

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Image of Bob Sweeny's, Scanscape II, 2014, Mixed Media.


Scanscape Iii, Bob Sweeny Jan 2014

Scanscape Iii, Bob Sweeny

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Image of Bob Sweeny's, Scanscape III, 2014, Mixed Media.


Caught With Our Pants Down: Art Teacher Assessment, Jill Elaine Palumbo Jan 2014

Caught With Our Pants Down: Art Teacher Assessment, Jill Elaine Palumbo

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Teacher assessment is a hot topic in today’s high-stakes, test-drive, accountability-focused educational environment. My recent research addresses how high school art educators, under the umbrella of non-tested subjects and grades (NTSG), are assess in their classroom teaching practices in the United States, Virginia. Based on my findings, it is clear that while the teachers surveyed do not fear accountability, they are wary of being evaluated by those who lack content knowledge in the arts, by methods that are subjective, and with criteria that are inflexible. This article addresses the need to develop open forums that include educators’ voices in order …


Title Page Jan 2014

Title Page

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

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Principal And Mathematics Coaches' Journey To Improve Mathematics Learning, R. Cox Jan 2014

Principal And Mathematics Coaches' Journey To Improve Mathematics Learning, R. Cox

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

My educational career path began as an elementary school teacher, then as an assistant principal, and now as a principal. With the educational experiences that I had at each level of my career, I was certain I would be able to handle an increase in the mathematical rigor presented to our students through the new Mathematics Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools (SOL) [1]. I found that, yes, I was able to understand the rigor. However, I found the challenge was providing the needed assistance to bring about results that would ultimately help our teachers and students be successful. …


Collaborative Professional Development: Designing Your Own, B. Williams Jan 2014

Collaborative Professional Development: Designing Your Own, B. Williams

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Scanscape Iv, Bob Sweeny Jan 2014

Scanscape Iv, Bob Sweeny

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Image of Bob Sweeny's, Scanscape IV, 2014, Mixed Media.


Scanscape V, Bob Sweeny Jan 2014

Scanscape V, Bob Sweeny

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

Image of Bob Sweeny's, Scanscape V, 2014, Mixed Media.


(Un)Charted Cartographies: Networked Avatars And Augmented Reality, Matthew Sutherlin Jan 2014

(Un)Charted Cartographies: Networked Avatars And Augmented Reality, Matthew Sutherlin

Journal of Social Theory in Art Education

(Un)Charted engages assessment by redefining and expanding the boundaries of the chart or checklist to the charting of a networked path through de-territorialization/re-terriotorialization. This article discusses cartography as the creation of learning maps of a networked territory by the performance of networked avatars. The term avatar is expanded beyond the concept of the digital avatar and into the realm of any incarnation of the virtual in visualized/tangible form. Through analysis of video reflections as student avatars, the learning map reveals growth over time. Specific examples of student and teacher avatars are analyzed as a way of engaging in the process …


A Tale Of Two First-Year Mathematics Specialists, D. Floyd, M. Perez, J. Lovin, J. Cavanaugh Jan 2014

A Tale Of Two First-Year Mathematics Specialists, D. Floyd, M. Perez, J. Lovin, J. Cavanaugh

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Math Speak And Students' Justifications Promote Deeper Understanding Of Mathematics Concepts, J. Svoboda, C. Glassbrenner, S. Vance, P. Hollins Jan 2014

Math Speak And Students' Justifications Promote Deeper Understanding Of Mathematics Concepts, J. Svoboda, C. Glassbrenner, S. Vance, P. Hollins

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Recruitment, Retention, And Replacement Of Partner School Divisions, J. Singleton, D. Blount Jan 2014

Recruitment, Retention, And Replacement Of Partner School Divisions, J. Singleton, D. Blount

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

No abstract provided.


Learning Together: Using Action Research To Design Professional Development, M. Alger, R. White Jan 2014

Learning Together: Using Action Research To Design Professional Development, M. Alger, R. White

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

After being part of a week-long math institute, both the principal and the Mathematics Specialist from an urban school district partnered to develop a professional development plan. It incorporated a Lesson Study Model that supported collaborative learning teams, focused on the instructional process, and incorporated reflection and feedback. Although the faculty had engaged in other forms of professional development, the lesson study process was seen as a powerful vehicle that invited a level of coaching and cross-collaboration. This article focuses on the shared viewpoints of the principal and the Mathematics Specialist who worked together to build a mechanism for professional …