Classroom Management for Arts Integration
The Classroom Management for Arts Integration Online Course walks you through exactly what you need to create a classroom environment that is inviting, managed, and supports all learners.
Arts Integration Strategies That Are Easy to Implement and Support All Learners
Whether you’re just getting started with your teaching career or looking for innovative ways to engage your students, our step-by-step roadmap will transform the way you teach arts in the classroom!
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No more guesswork! You'll know EXACTLY how to structure your lessons and how to manage your students
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Award-winning and PROVEN methods that have been developed by an Arts Instructor with over 15 years of hands-on expertise
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An entire school year's worth of art lessons that are inviting, managed, and support ALL learners can be completed in just a couple days
Each lesson has been carefully designed to build upon the next so you can feel confident and supported every step of the way!
By the end of this course you will have a strategic game plan for integrating arts into your classroom without the chaos and clutter you may be experiencing now.
Lesson 1: Building Routines
In this lesson, we’ll dig into the importance of building routines for creative instruction. I’ll also share my secret weapon - the “attention grabbers” cheat sheet so you’ll always have the upper hand!
Lesson 2: Pacing in Active and Creative Classrooms
Pacing is the secret sauce that guarantees your art lessons are rewarding and comfortable - never chaotic or boring! If you’ve felt like something has been “off” in your classroom, this lesson is a gamechanger.
Lesson 3: Using Mini-Lessons for Management
Similar to pacing, setting expectations and preparing students for the lessons ahead is critical for success. You’ll also receive my ELA and Math Idea Sheets so you’re never stumped on what mini-lesson to teach.
Lesson 4: Designing Work Spaces
Every classroom is different, each with its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to arts integration coursework. This lesson can be eye-opening for cultivating maximum engagement. You’ll also receive a student organization sheet complete with entrance and exit ideas.
Lesson 5: Organizing Materials
No more clutter and chaos! In this lesson you’ll learn the how - and why - of organizing your supplies, materials and resources so you’ll always be able to find what you need quickly.
Lesson 6: Using Transitional Spaces
In this lesson we take the frustration out of transitional art spaces. As we review the Maximize Your Space Guide you learn practical tips for improving even the most difficult of spaces.
Lesson 7: Building Relationships
The arts are an incredible tool for encouraging creativity and fostering meaningful relationships that can have a significant impact on their learning. You’ll learn strategies to connect with your students while still maintaining a respectful teacher/student relationship.
Lesson 8: Addressing Behaviors
Learn actionable strategies for addressing behaviors while still encouraging creative expression. We’ll walk through common scenarios and I’ll share my “7 Hints for Teaching Expected Behaviors Worksheet” so you always have a handy guide nearby.
Lesson 9: Positive Reinforcement
In this lesson we take the frustration out of art management and explore how to reinforce your classroom expectations with positive reinforcement. I’ll also share my “6 Tips for Correcting Behaviors” worksheet to help you brainstorm strategies.
Lesson 10: Working with Whole Groups
Successful arts integration with whole groups requires careful planning and an understanding of group dynamics. You’ll learn 4 different techniques for whole group instruction and my Whole Group Cheatsheet so you can teach without feeling overwhelmed.
Lesson 11: Working with Small Groups
Small groups have their challenges as well. In this lesson, you’ll learn 6 different techniques for organizing small groups and which teaching methods are the most effective for delivering arts integration lessons.
Lesson 12: Facilitating Independent Learning
In this final lesson we investigate how to support whole group, small group and independent instruction together. You’ll have access to the grouping strategy card to help organize your next arts integration lesson with ease.
Course curriculum
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1
Welcome to the Course
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Welcome
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Module 1: Time
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Lesson 1 : Building Routines
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Lesson 2: Pacing
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Lesson 3: Mini-Lessons
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Module 1: Time QUIZ
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Module 2: Space
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Lesson 1 : Workspaces
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Lesson 2 : Supplies
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Lesson 3 : Transitional Spaces
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Module 2: Space QUIZ
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Module 3: Behavior
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Lesson 1 : Relationships
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Lesson 2 : Expectations
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Lesson 3 : Reinforcement and Intervention
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Module 3: Behavior QUIZ
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Module 4: Instruction
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Lesson 1 : Whole Group
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Lesson 2: Small Group
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Lesson 3: Independent
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Module 4: Instruction QUIZ
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Certificate of Completion
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Certificate of Completion
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Bonus Materials
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Bonus Downloads
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FINAL ASSIGNMENT
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REQUIRED for OFFICIAL CREDIT
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Alexandra B.
I totally expected Amanda to help tighten up my classroom management, and she did! What I didn't expect is that it would raise the quality of my hands-on lessons. Now my lessons go like clockwork, and my students are always highly engaged.
Christy C.
Thank you for the insight and modeling ways to help students be more
creative. Your ideas will certainly help students become more confident in
the process. You are so talented. Thank you for the resources you created to support teacher success in the
process.
Ashley R.
Every session you did was mind blowing for me. I had so many things to
write down as I was brainstorming all the different things I could do with
prints and watercolors! Thank you!
Holly K.
This was so helpful! I loved Amanda's graphic organizers and how clear and easy she made the planning process. Also, loved her cheat sheets and resources.
Amber T.
I loved how encouraged I felt after hearing Amanda's message! This challenges me as a teacher to push myself to be better so my students can get to the next level of thinking!
Amy B.
Loved the sessions and the explanations of classroom management. All of Amanda's presentations are great! Her organization and attention to detail as well as encouragement are super! I feel like Amanda really wants me to be successful as a teacher.
Walter B.
WOW! What great depth of knowledge. So much great information to take in. I can't wait to use so many of these ideas and techniques with my Writer's Workshop this coming school year!
Meet Your Instructor
Ed. S.
Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and artist with more than 14 years of experience teaching both visual art and traditional courses. Her career has been driven by the power of arts-integrated lessons to reach all learners and teach any standard.
Amanda earned her Bachelor of Education degree from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. Additionally, she earned a Masters of Science in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University, an education specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, and an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She lives in Tupelo, MS with her husband, Cherdchai, son, Dagk, and daughters, Willa and Ruby.