Welcome!
Welcome to the January issue of Artnotes, Glencoe's eNewsletter about art and music education. This month's theme is assessment in art and music classrooms. Each month Glencoe/McGraw-Hill will offer Artnotes to provide additional support and information to you, our middle and high school art and music educators.
Feature Stories
Authentic Assessment Considerations
By Cris Guenter, Ed.D.
Graduate Coordinator, Arts Education/Curriculum and Instruction,
Department of Education, California State University, Chico
Cris Guenter outlines the benefits of authentic assessment in art education and highlights a number of approaches, including technology, holistic and analytic rubrics, reflective writing, and peer reviews.
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Performance Assessment
By Roberta M. Newcomer, Ph.D.
Current Chair of the Ohio Music Education Association's Curriculum and
Assessment Committee, Former Music and Drama/Theatre Education Consultant for
the Ohio Department of Education
Roberta Newcomer demonstrates step-by-step performance assessment for the music classroom, including guidelines for developing and formatting a customized rubric.
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Teacher Tip-What Works!
Assessment Tip for the Art Room
By Jennifer West
John Adams Middle School
Santa Monica, California
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Performance Assessment in the Elementary Music Classroom
By Cathy Buchholz
Vocal Music Teacher Grades 1-12
Holgate Local School
Holgate, Ohio
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Professional Development
Looking for professional development opportunities? Find out how and where to get staff development through conferences and vendors.
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Arts Education Organizations
View our menu of links to arts and music education organizations and associations that support and represent educators.
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Conferences & Events
View a select listing of upcoming art and music education conferences and other events.
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