A Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher

A Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher – Helen D. Hume

Teaching art to teenagers is rewarding, but it also brings unique challenges, from managing materials and classroom behavior to inspiring creativity in students with very different levels of ability and interest. A Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher, by experienced art educator Helen D. Hume, offers a wealth of practical support for art teachers in middle and high schools.

The book is packed with ready-to-use lessons, projects and activities covering a wide range of media and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, collage, design, photography and mixed media. Many lessons draw connections with art history, introducing students to artists, movements and cultures from around the world, as well as with other subjects across the curriculum.

Alongside the lesson ideas, Hume shares advice on the practical side of teaching art: organizing the classroom, managing supplies and budgets, establishing routines, keeping students engaged, assessing artwork, displaying student work and working with colleagues, administrators and parents. Reproducible handouts, worksheets and resource lists make it easy to bring the ideas into the classroom.

The book is suitable for both new teachers looking for guidance and experienced teachers seeking fresh inspiration.

Practical, comprehensive and full of creative ideas, A Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher is a valuable resource for art educators who want to build a dynamic, well-organized art program. As a pre-owned resource book, it may contain previous notes or markings.