No matter how good you are as a teacher, you undoubtedly are going to have a handful of kids who just don't care. So how do you start trying to get them passionate about making art? How can you create a challenging, engaging environment where students enjoy learning? Andrew and Tim talk about pushing students by tapping into their interests (9:00), building student confidence (12:30), and how to get kids past their apathy without doing the work for them (19:15).

Resources and Links:

• How to Get Your Apathetic Middle Schoolers Invested in Art
• 5 Strategies for Working With Students Who Hate Art
• 5 Innovative Ideas for Maximum Motivation
• 3 Ways to Motivate Students on Tough Days