Teaching

Whether you’re a new Teaching Artist or you’ve been in the field for a long time, there’s always more to learn. Every student and classroom is different; it’s helpful to have a range of skills and strategies at the ready. Resources in this section are comprehensive, with a focus on practical tips, accommodations, strategies, and tools for programs in progress. Some resources have been crowdsourced from Teaching Artist contributors, and others have emerged from research in education and the arts.

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  • Trauma-Informed Teaching and Healing-Centered Practices

    Liberated Learning Environments

    Learn more about trauma, how to recognize it in the classroom, and how to incorporate Trauma-Informed, Healing-Centered teaching techniques into your work.

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles for Teaching Online

    Remote Teaching & Learning

    Strengthen your online teaching by incorporating Universal Design for Learning principles into your virtual lessons.

  • Using Mindfulness for Classroom Management

    Classroom & Behavior Management

    Discover the many ways you can bring mindfulness exercises into your classroom and tailor exercises to meet your students’ needs.

  • Visual Vocabulary

    Remote Teaching & Learning, Practical Tips & Accommodations

    Images that support students to better understand common vocabulary terms and concepts in various art forms. You can download, print, or share these images.

  • What Is Audio Description?

    Practical Tips & Accommodations, Liberated Learning Environments

    A brief overview of the basic principles and types of audio description (often abbreviated and referred to as "AD") contributed by Krishna Washburn. Remember…