Pedagogy

I’m sure most art teachers know how disruptive mobile phones can be in school; how they are often at the root of bullying incidents, and their negative impact on mental health and concentration. But art teachers also know what a powerful device they are in the art room. Each student with a smartphone has a […]

Below are 7 essential reasons why we use a past exam theme to begin coursework, along with an AI prompt that will help you scrape valuable free resources from the internet. The theme my students are currently working with is UNION. We generally use a past exam theme as the starting point for coursework. Many […]

Digital art is no longer a niche interest; it’s a vital part of contemporary visual culture and creative industries. As art teachers, we have the exciting (and slightly overwhelming) task of weaving digital media into our already packed art and design curricula. The challenge isn’t just in teaching it, but in choosing which platforms, apps […]

Are you looking for photography tasks to raise attainment? You’re in the right place. I was recently looking at the portfolios of some low-ability candidates from a special school. They had clearly had an excellent teacher as the process was all there and I could see how she had guided them to fulfil the assessment […]

As an art teacher, keeping up with professional development can be a challenge. Between lesson planning, teaching, and administrative tasks, finding time for CPD often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. That’s why The Arty Teacher offers on-demand CPD for art teachers—a flexible, high-quality learning experience designed to fit around your busy schedule. […]

There was so much to learn from professor, art historian, and best-selling author Noah Charney. Speaking to an audience of 50 art teachers, we explored his book The 12-Hour Art Expert before he brought two artworks to life through in-depth analysis. We then discussed how these approaches could be applied in the classroom, making for […]