Using an Observe, Describe, Interpret, Connect & Reflect framework ( see below and downloadable here), teachers encourage students to look closely at the artworks and use evidence-based observation, as well as building on the observations of their peers, to think about and come to conclusions about the content of the artworks. Visual art text sets can be a valuable resource for non-art educators to use to successfully increase student engagement and incorporate diverse perspectives and materials, which support varied learning styles. But they don’t have to be limited to traditional reading materials when content teachers incorporate visual arts text sets, they utilize a collection of visual materials to build upon an anchor text. Text sets are valuable supports that present comprehensive resource collections that amplify critical discourse and deepen student learning. This is a way to quickly build knowledge and vocabulary through a volume of reading.
Text sets are intentionally grouped sets of texts and media resources focused on a specific topic. As you compile the materials you will use, you are considering the learning needs of your class materials that will spark strong engagement and foster deep critical thinking.īut what would it look like if students could engage on a choose-your-own-adventure approach when learning about content topics?Īnd how could incorporating the visual arts into content teaching deepen students’ learning of topics?Įnter: Text Sets text sets support educators by providing comprehensive resources that simultaneously save educators planning time. Here begins the inspiring, but often lengthy process of pulling texts and resources, and creating discussion questions, assignments, and assessment materials. You have your learning objective set, and now have to compile the texts and resources your students will use to learn about their next topic. You’re in the middle of designing a new content unit for your students. Text sets engage, support, and save on planning time This post originally appeared on Doodles Academy Blog and has been reposted with permission from the author.
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