TAB Storytellers

In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by the NAEA Choice Art Interest Group Co-Presidents Mandy DeWitt, Julie Jacobusse, Michelle Puhl-Price, and Damien “Coach” Phillips. Among the topics discussed are some of the nuances between Choice and TAB, finding the balance on the choice continuum that works for you, and how to get involved with the Choice Art Interest Group. 

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

For more information about the Choice Art Interest Group or to join as a member you can find out more at these great links: https://sites.google.com/view/choicearteducators/home

 https://www.arteducators.org/community/articles/257-choice-art-educators-cae 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1699665476977044/ 

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mbWsR5gbDvrt1tc6WB6yJwKjdAx3xuDL_8vXGguXIrI/edit?usp=sharing 

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In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Rebecca Stone-Danahy, AP Art and Design Director and Assessment Specialist with the College Board. Among the topics discussed are Rebecca’s TAB journey, the parallels between TAB and AP Art and Design, shifting pedagogies, and the importance of building relationships with students, among other things. 

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

For more information about the AP Art and Design Program or the amazing AP Art and Design Exhibit check out these links!

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ZgPnY2_60zhHyf3FrJ9Ig_fXBixjTeOxkQCa7JdT3Q/edit?usp=sharing 

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In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Seymour Simmon, III, Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus, Winthrop College. Among the topics discussed include history of art education and drawing, Arts PROPEL, and much more.

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

For more information about Seymour Simmon III, check out his website - https://www.seymoursimmons.com/ 

Also the article that was mentioned in the show can be found here: The Art of Disturbation

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19WwrS2KLiQZsvnrlnOOHU-G2cR3gc0DWhiiB4R7MxRI/edit?usp=sharing 

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In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Jennifer Ryan Smith, K-8 art teacher and outdoor education coordinator at the University of Wyoming Lab School. Among the topics discussed are integration in art, project based learning, and advocating for your program.

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SNCgG9PpAk9BCDqDNh1L2IbzIiUwl-av6Njeer9GFfU/edit?usp=sharing 

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In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by the dynamic father-daughter duo George and Ilona Szekely, Ilona is a full professor at Eastern Kentucky University and George is Emeritus at Kentucky University. Among the topics discussed are George’s history with TAB, the collecting of collections, and the importance of play and agency. 

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

For more information about George’s works head to his website https://www.georgeszekely.com or connect with more play and art information check out www.playbasedart.org or look up the Play Based Art Teaching group on Facebook. Here is an open letter George has written to the TAB community https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cYQC3h8XYZLr30tAqEaqt7c7Wc-XPtEb68MbN5IidTc/edit?usp=sharing

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hUlm_fyxZpb7f2wTjGC7aOmwu3zYzSEN0JiqkVcoYc0/edit?usp=sharing We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected]

In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Leah Maltbie, Assistant Director of Fine Arts for the Anchorage School District. Among the topics discussed are challenges facing art educators as they work to implement more choice or bring the TAB approach to their contexts, art shows, communicating with administrators, and so much more. 

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mBZmci07wLqxfNU9PemXWsL8AdK1jSMcVe7PWBCsqkU/edit?usp=sharing We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected].

This special bonus TABcast features a variety of art educators from across the country sharing their takeaways, stand-out moments, and other thoughts from the 2023 TAB Institute.

The Institute is a professional development opportunity that features cohort-based collaborative learning, instructional workshops, community building, and open studio time. It is held annually in July at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. For more information about the Institute, check out https://massart.edu/teaching-artistic-behavior-tab. Even though this year's Institute has ended, you can sign up for information about next year's Institute at the link above.

We were very fortunate this year to have as keynote speakers Elena Belle White and Ekua Holmes of the Center for Art and Community Partnerships (CACP) at MassArt. To find out more about their incredible organization, please visit the following link: https://massart.edu/cacp

*Due to the constraints of technology, no transcript is available for this episode.

In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Mario Rossero, Executive Director of the National Art Education Association (NAEA). Among the topics discussed are Mario’s journey from classroom art educator to his current position with NAEA, the power of naming things, advocacy, and ways TAB educators can connect with NAEA. 

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

For more information about NAEA, the NAEA convention, and NAEA interest groups, including the Choice Based Art Education Interest Group head over to https://www.arteducators.org/. 

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2CTQWcoEHWqaoVpXNQvTKexQVYJDlJx07Pft7zYJZc/edit?usp=sharing 

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In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Lois Hetland and Ellen Winner, two prominent researchers and contributors to the fields of psychology and art education. Among the topics discussed are their work on Project Zero at Harvard University, the Studio Thinking Framework, its impact on teachers*, and the exciting possibilities for the future of art education.

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

*At the beginning of this TABcast, a survey is mentioned. This survey aims to determine the extent to which TAB teachers use the Studio Thinking framework. If you would like to participate (and be entered into a raffle for a $100 Blick gift card), click on the link below to take the very brief, 2-minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/28MJ23C

Unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1afffvIhSGBHwxdai4gW5slXtSCZ6CWvb1slYDJSmLgA/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome to TAB Storytellers' second season! Join Jen and Abi as they visit with Parker Wolverton, an elementary art teacher wrapping up his third year teaching at Indian Paintbrush Elementary School in Laramie, Wyoming, as they discuss what it is like to be an art teacher finding TAB and recently starting to move into student centered teaching practices. Jen and Abi answer some of Parker's questions, troubleshoot concerns, and share the excitement of Parker's enthusiasm for TAB.

For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!

Here is a link to the unedited transcript of this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SP6kNIsgTVsvGgNBBAh_mJMbo4BiEy332bTcw1w6QJg/edit?usp=sharing

We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at [email protected]