Strategies

Developing a Teaching Portfolio

By Karen Atkinson, courtesy of Side Street Projects
What is a teaching portfolio?  A portfolio or dossier is a collection of material that depicts the nature and quality of an individual's teaching and students' learning. Portfolios are structured deliberately to reflect particular aspects of teaching and learning – they are not trunks full of teaching artifacts and memorabilia. At its best, a portfolio documents an instructor's approach to teaching, combining specific evidence of instructional strategies, and effectiveness in a way that captures teaching's intellectual substance and complexity. (William Cerbin, 1993) more...

Selected Artist Stories

Carol Ng-He

The decision to attend graduate school became a turning point in my career path and artistic life. Some people advised me that one should clearly know his or her career goals and skills before even applying for graduate school. Honestly, it wasn't precisely like this in my situation. I had a bachelor's degree in performing arts management and two internships at a nationally renowned theater company, as well as at an art museum.
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Selected Chicago Links

Chicago Public Schools After School and Community Programs
Offers CPS students a diverse offering of high-quality programs.
Illinois Art Education Association
Professional organization for art educators, individuals and groups who wish to support arts education in Illinois.
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Selected National/International Links

Association of Teaching Artists - National Guidelines
Learn how to become a teaching artist.
Creative Directions
Provides professional and educational opportunities for teachers and administrators to learn how to teach art effectively and use art in teaching other subjects.
Thinkquest: Theatre Curriculums for Children
Beautiful, enjoyable Websites developed for children in many areas of theater, most notably Chinese theater
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