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Note: This article was written in collaboration with Janet Taylor<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

TAB, IBL, STEAM, PBL\u2014What\u2019s with all of these acronyms? Art education theory is full of different approaches to teaching and learning about art. Though it can be hard to keep them straight, the good news is you have the creative freedom to mix and match approaches. Keep reading to discover the perfect blend of popular art education approaches to bring to your teaching to enhance learning. It\u2019s time to give your pedagogy and methodology a shake-up!<\/p>\n

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Pedagogy vs. Methodology<\/h3>\n

Your pedagogy and methodology play a crucial role in how you approach teaching and learning in your art room.\u00a0At the heart of teaching, pedagogy is the art, science, or profession of teaching<\/a>. Your pedagogy determines the rules and principles<\/a> that guide effective and efficient activities which lead to learning in your art room.<\/p>\n

Your pedagogy is a marriage of what (philosophy) and how (methodology) you teach. Your philosophy dictates what you believe as an art educator, how you see your students, and the purpose of education. Your methodology is how you carry out your pedagogy with specific strategies and activities.<\/p>\n

Figure out the unique combination of pedagogy and methodology to fit the needs in your art room. Here\u2019s how to get started.<\/h2>\n

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Determine Your Teaching Approach<\/h3>\n

Traditionally, there are five main pedagogical approaches<\/a> to teaching and learning. These are great starting points as you establish your approach.<\/p>\n

Here are the five main pedagogical approaches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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  1. Constructivist
    \n<\/strong>Learners are actively involved in the learning process. They create their own meaning and knowledge of the material.<\/li>\n
  2. Collaborative
    \n<\/strong>Multiple learners work together, like in small group instruction. They all contribute and help each other learn.<\/li>\n
  3. Inquiry-Based
    \n<\/strong>Students address real-world problems by asking questions and doing further research.<\/li>\n
  4. Integrative
    \n<\/strong>Using multiple academic disciplines and a common language, students engage with cross-curricular material.<\/li>\n
  5. Reflective
    \n<\/strong>Both teachers and students reflect on lessons, projects, and assessments to see how to improve them in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Because all classrooms, teachers, and students are different, choose which approach(es) best suits your needs and customize from there. Choosing multiple approaches and making adjustments will increase the likelihood of meeting more individual needs of your students. Ideally, your teaching approach will also integrate your passions.<\/p>\n

    As you consider customizing your teaching approach, consider the following questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n