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What Artists Do

TAB Pedagogy and Practice for K–12 Choice-Based Art Classes

AvJennifer R. Ferrari,Jillian Hogan

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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This book explains why Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) is an influential art education movement, addresses misconceptions about TAB, and shares real-life examples from practicing teachers.With a diverse range of examples from teachers and school districts who use the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) approach, What Artists Do provides a strong argument for the place of TAB in today’s K–12 visual arts education landscape. After beginning in the 1970s as a grassroots movement, TAB’s growth has been fueled by passionate teachers sharing ideas through social media, conferences, workshops, and professional development events. TAB’s continued expansion is driven by its student-centered approach to artmaking, the creativity of its practitioners, and a growing demand for educational models that prioritize innovation and self-direction. With chapters tailored for a wide audience—including experienced and new art teachers, administrators, and teacher educators—this book serves as a practical resource for understanding and implementing TAB in art rooms everywhere.Book Features:Includes over 40 full-color images of student artwork, classroom resources, and art teachers practicing in their studiosOffers ideas and guidance for using a choice-based approach to visual arts education that values student agency, classroom community, and artistic process and thinking.Cites evidence-based research that supports TAB as a best practice in contemporary art education and explains the psychological underpinnings of choice and student engagement.Addresses the growth of this approach over the past 50 years, as well as TAB's place in the historical evolution of art education.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-06-26
Mått:216 x 279 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Teachers' College Press
Medarbetare:DianeB. Jaquith
ISBN:9780807783979

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Jennifer R. Ferrari is a visual art teacher, past president of Teaching for Artistic Behavior, Inc., co-host of the podcast TAB Storytellers, and a professional development provider for educators at all stages of their careers. Visit Jen at jferrari.art. Jillian Hogan is a professor of child development at Siena University, a former music teacher, a professional development provider for arts teachers, and coauthor of Studio Thinking from the Start. Visit Jill at jillhoganinboston.com.

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ContentsForeword Diane B. Jaquith ixAcknowledgments xiIntroduction 1 How Did We Get Here? 1About Us 2How to Read This Book 4What This Book Is 4What This Book Is Not 5A Note on “Pedagogical Appropriation” 5Where to Find More 61. What Is TAB? 7The TAB Approach 8The Three TAB Principles 9What Do TAB Teachers Believe? 14Clarifying the TAB Class 15The Nuance of TAB 18Choice Is a Path, Not a Destination 20TAB Is Hard 20Educational Telephone 21Moving Forward 22Things to Think About 222. Why Does TAB Work? 23Thinking in a Discipline 23Constructivism 24Balancing Choices 26Self-Determination Theory 27Fitting Into History 28“Working” 29Things to Think About 293. Why Is TAB a Best Practice for Art Education? 30TAB as a Best Practice for Contemporary Art Education 30Connections to General Education Frameworks 30Conclusion 48Things to Think About 494. Where Can We Find TAB? 50Clyde Gaw, New Palestine High School, Indiana 50Kelly Beach, Rodger Quist Middle School, Thornton, Colorado 57Lauren Gould Donahue, C. T. Douglas Elementary School, Acton, Massachusetts 65Things to Think About 755. How Do We Map Curriculum for a TAB Program? 76Teaching for Artistic Behavior 76Curriculum Writing: A Recipe for Success 78Curriculum Close-Ups 86Your Recipe for a Successful Curriculum 93Things to Think About 956. How Do We Promote Quality Student Engagement? 96Defining Quality Engagement in Students 96Manifesting Quality Engagement Through Teaching 97TAB Teachers Embrace a “Yes, Please!” Mindset With Students 99Teachers Dig Deeper 108The Lighting of a Fire 109Things to Think About 1107. How Do We Create and Implement Authentic Assessment? 112What Should Art Teachers Assess? 113Defining Quality Artistic Thinking 113Some Assessment Guidelines 119Types of Assessment 120What Do You Value? 134Things to Think About 1348. Who in Our School Communities Needs to Know About TAB? 135The Broken Record Principle 135Claiming Your Expertise and Navigating Expectations 136Using Clear, Concise, and Relevant Language 139Defining Your Well-Functioning Studio 139Specific Advocacy Strategies 139How Can the School Community Support TAB Teachers 142Expanding TAB’s Reach 144Things to Think About 147Afterword (and Onward!) 148Endnotes 151References 153Appendix A: TAB Timelines 156Appendix B: VoTABulary: The Language of TAB 159Appendix C: TAB Myths, Realities, and FAQs 162Appendix Endnotes 169Appendix References 170Index 171About the Authors 177