{"id":465246,"date":"2024-11-04T05:00:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/?p=465246"},"modified":"2024-12-02T13:17:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T19:17:35","slug":"shannon-how-to-become-a-highly-specialized-expert-in-the-art-education-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2024\/11\/shannon-how-to-become-a-highly-specialized-expert-in-the-art-education-field\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become a Highly Specialized Expert in the Art Education Field"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has anyone ever asked you, \u201c<em>You teach art&#8230; What\u2019s your specialty?<\/em>\u201d Maybe you thought to yourself, &#8220;<em>Uhhh, art?!<\/em>&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In reality, the art teacher can sometimes feel like a <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2019\/01\/10-strange-and-talented-skills-youve-developed-as-an-art-teacher\/\">jack-of-all-trades<\/a>. You do a little of this; you do a little of that. You know how to do minor services on your <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2016\/10\/help-im-afraid-kiln\/\">kiln<\/a> and revive liquid <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2021\/10\/oct-10-exciting-and-practical-ways-to-use-tempera-paint-at-any-age\/\">tempera<\/a>. You can teach four mediums in a single day.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you feel like the jack-of-all-trades, consider this: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What have you mastered? What&#8217;s one thing you&#8217;re really good at?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Let&#8217;s figure out what your art teacher expertise is and explore three pathways to becoming a recognized expert in the field.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-465349\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0384-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"hanging artwork\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0384-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0384-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0384-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0384.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Identify your art teacher expertise.<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An expert is somebody who\u2019s highly specialized in one specific area in their field. You have more knowledge, experience, and achievements in this area than most others. Start by reflecting on what makes you tick and what you&#8217;re passionate about. What do you get excited about? What&#8217;s something you can talk about for hours? This could be a specific philosophy of <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/07\/july-3-areas-to-revamp-and-reassess-your-classroom-management-approach\/\">classroom management<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2021\/08\/august-do-you-really-have-to-choose-between-being-an-artist-or-art-teacher\/\">medium you love playing with and teaching<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To help you identify your expertise, ask yourself the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is a moment in your teaching career when you saw something \u201cclick\u201d for a student?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What aspect of your classroom or practice are you particularly proud of?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2023\/09\/determine-the-teaching-approach-mix-that-fits-your-art-room-best\/\">methodology or philosophy<\/a> in art education resonates with you?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is a medium you love teaching to all grades?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Next, get narrow. When we talk about expertise, the more specialized and niche you are, the better. Follow the expression, &#8220;<em>An inch wide and a mile deep<\/em>.&#8221; Get ready to dive into your topic through reading, listening, researching, learning, reflecting, iterating, and practicing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are three examples of how you can take a passion area and make it a specialized area of interest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ol class=\"special-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Classroom management<\/strong> is broad. Specializing in <strong>The Glasser Model<\/strong> is specific.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ceramics<\/strong> is broad. <strong>Alternative, non-glaze surface treatments for the K-12 art room<\/strong> are specific.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Recycled art materials<\/strong> are broad. <strong>Service learning through recycled kinetic sculptures<\/strong> is specific.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-465350\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0762-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"printmaking\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0762-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0762-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0762-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0762-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Break down your focus into smaller, achievable goals.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have your narrow focus, it&#8217;s time to break it down into small, achievable goals. T<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here\u2019s no formula for how long it takes to master something. Author Malcolm Gladwell popularized the idea that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsurge.com\/news\/2020-05-05-researcher-behind-10-000-hour-rule-says-good-teaching-matters-not-just-practice\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">mastery takes 10,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> hours of practice. However, other researchers pointed out that the idea is a bit more nuanced. The key takeaway is getting good at something takes lots of practice!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Researcher <a href=\"https:\/\/freakonomics.com\/podcast\/angela-duckworth-explains-how-to-manage-your-goal-hierarchy\/\">Angela Duckworth<\/a> is notorious for her research on grit and how we can develop grittiness in our students. Angela talks about the importance of setting small, achievable goals to reach your ultimate goal. This journey of going from novice to expert will take persevering through tons of practice, bumps, frustration, and even failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re looking to grow your expertise in <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/01\/jan-four-fabulous-ways-to-bring-fibers-into-your-fine-arts-class\/\">fiber arts<\/a>, specifically embroidery on non-traditional surfaces. Break this big goal down into tiny, achievable steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Gather materials.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis doesn\u2019t need to be the best of the best, but definitely buy or collect enough to practice and make mistakes!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Document your learning.<\/strong><br \/>\nIdentify four surfaces to play with and <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/09\/sep-how-to-improve-the-ib-process-portfolio-experience-with-holistic-visual-journals\/\">create a sketchbook<\/a> to document your progress, questions, and reflections.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Select your first surface.<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is practice, so work small! Start with a hypothesis, investigate various stitches, and see how things turn out! Reflect on and record difficulties and areas of enjoyment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Create a challenge.<\/strong><br \/>\nPropose a problem for you to solve. Return to the surface again, but employ a different strategy or approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Repeat!<\/strong><br \/>\nRepeat this process for each of your different surfaces. Write an <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/07\/jul-how-to-teach-self-reflection-critiques-artist-statements-and-curatorial-rationales-like-a-pro\/\">artist statement<\/a> to accompany your multiple embroidery studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn from an expert.<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re looking for an opportunity to explore fiber arts with an expert in the field, enroll in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/course\/studio-fibers\/\"><em>Studio: Fibers<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-465353\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0813-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"glazes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0813-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0813-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0813-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0813.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Find a mentor and become a mentee.\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Feedback from others interested in the same topic is another great way to grow your expertise. Experts can\u2019t grow in a vacuum; you need critical feedback to stretch your understanding and consider alternate perspectives. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your mentor doesn\u2019t necessarily have to be an art teacher. This can be a teacher in another content area who knows about a particular classroom management strategy or a museum curator who specializes in a specific art history period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are three simple steps you can follow to find a mentor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify someone you want to learn more from by joining and networking at a professional organization, on social media, in professional publications, or through a mutual colleague.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find an opportunity to connect, preferably in person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make your request by sending an email or LinkedIn message, or speaking with them at the end of a conference presentation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If a mentor doesn\u2019t seem to be in the cards, consider other options to get feedback. If you\u2019re specializing in design thinking in the art room, look for an active Facebook group, attend a design thinking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuevaschool.org\/about\/conferences-and-community-programs\/design-thinking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">conference<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with working sessions, or take a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/course\/innovation-through-design\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">lso, consider reading and research as feedback. Your &#8220;mentoring&#8221; can come from reading the work of experts in the field and using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/course\/reflective-practitioner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reflective practice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to challenge your ideas and assumptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-465352\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0698-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"taking a course\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0698-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0698-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0698-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0698.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Earn a credential, certificate, or degree.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One tried-and-true way of building expertise and credibility is to earn a credential. There is truth to the idea that the \u201cpiece of paper\u201d in the form of a diploma or certificate of completion comes with a level of esteem. Plus, it&#8217;s a great way to grow your network, hold yourself accountable to learning, and formally build your resume. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re searching for a program that\u2019s right for you, look for one that is highly specialized in your topic or one you can tailor to your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Art of Education University offers focused <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/courses\/course-catalog\/\">graduate courses<\/a> and an <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters\/online-med-in-curriculum-and-instruction\/\">MEd in Curriculum and Instruction<\/a> with three specializations built in:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ol class=\"special-list\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters\/online-med-in-curriculum-and-instruction\/#inclusive-practices\"><strong>Inclusive Practices in the Visual Arts<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re passionate about <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/09\/sept-what-do-the-7-principles-of-universal-design-look-like-in-the-art-room\/\">making art accessible<\/a> to all of your students, this specialization is the one for you! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll gain an understanding of special education terminology, rights, and responsibilities so you can reach and teach all learners effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters\/online-med-in-curriculum-and-instruction\/#instructional-leadership\"><strong>Instructional Leadership in Art Education<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nAre you eager to <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2022\/11\/nov-6-small-steps-to-tap-into-art-teacher-leadership\/\">step into leadership<\/a> or lead a team of art teachers? In this specialization, you\u2019ll learn to advocate for change and drive meaningful impact through community connections. You\u2019ll learn skills like ethical leadership, grant writing, and entrepreneurship.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters\/online-med-in-curriculum-and-instruction\/#arts-integration\"><strong>Arts Integration<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve been looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/2021\/10\/oct-what-is-arts-integration-and-how-is-it-beneficial-to-my-program\/\">infuse the arts across disciplines<\/a>, this specialization is your pick. You\u2019ll integrate creativity through art, build interactive experiences, explore emerging technology, and facilitate 21st-century learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n<p>If you have questions on whether this is a good fit for you or how to get started, <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters-degree-interest-form-contact-admissions\/\">reach out to chat with an admissions counselor<\/a> today!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"theme-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters-degree-interest-form-contact-admissions\/\">Chat With Us!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-465351\" src=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0883-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"holding diploma\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0883-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0883-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0883-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG_0883.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As art teachers know best, learning is a lifelong venture. Refine your learning and focus on one thing you&#8217;re passionate about and have a knack for! Figure out your niche expertise and then break down your learning path into small, achievable goals. To help you grow through knowledge and feedback, find a mentor, attend a conference, join social networking groups, and do a lot of reading and researching. Gain credibility with a degree or certification, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/theartofeducation.edu\/masters\/online-med-in-curriculum-and-instruction\/\">MEd in Curriculum &amp; Instruction<\/a>, to help you build your network and resume. Embrace your passion and let your art teacher expertise shine so you can strengthen your teaching practice and enrich your students&#8217; artmaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>What is your area of expertise in art education?\u00a0<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>How do you plan on taking steps to grow in this area?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><i>To continue the conversation, join us in <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/community.theartofeducation.edu\/spaces\/14291083\/feed\"><b><i>The Art of Ed Community<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has anyone ever asked you, \u201cYou teach art&#8230; What\u2019s your specialty?\u201d Maybe you thought to yourself, &#8220;Uhhh, art?!&#8221;\u00a0In reality, the art teacher can sometimes feel like a jack-of-all-trades. You do a little of this; you do a little of that. You know how to do minor services on your kiln and revive liquid tempera. 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