Democratic Habits in the Art Classroom: Supporting Student Voice, Choice, and Community

This book explores how K–12 art educators can engage students to develop democratic habits through case studies and real-world examples. It emphasizes the importance of art education as a bastion of freedom in public education, where students and teachers can think and act collaboratively and critically.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2023
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

This comprehensive volume delves into the effective strategies employed by K–12 art educators to foster democratic habits among students. The contributors present compelling case studies based on their own action research conducted within their master's in arts education programs. The text is organized into three sections, each corresponding to the habits that the author-teachers cultivated in their classrooms: choice, voice, and caring for community. Each author offers practical examples that not only enhance art skills but also promote the development of essential qualities and behaviors that enable individuals to make meaningful contributions to the world. Through their narratives, readers gain insights into the unwavering commitment of art educators to empower students through problem-solving, independence, and responsibility. This timely book serves as a testament to the transformative power of art education, as it provides a platform for students and teachers to engage in collaborative and critical thinking, fostering a culture of freedom within the realm of public education.

Contributors:
Elizabeth Bloomberg
Jeffery Rufus Byrd
Ashley Cardamone
Kathryn Christensen
Michelle Cox
Jodi Fenton
Samantha Goss
Maddison Maddock
Wendy Miller
Sandra Nyberg
Lauren Roush
Elizabeth Sutton
Heather Walker

Dimension: 229 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807769003