Tab art room

Teaching for Artistic Behavior is becoming more prevalent in the world of Art Ed as more and more teachers focus on teaching for creativity. However, the logistics of transforming your room and teachi

Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) is a nationally recognized choice-based art education approach to teaching art. In a TAB classroom: Students are regarded as artist, students choose what to work on, classes begin with a short demo or discussion to ins

The Difference Between TAB and Choice and Why It Matters % %

Changing your curriculum and/or teaching philosophy can be overwhelming, and at times, you might not know where to begin. This article will take 8 minutes to read.

Your Ultimate Guide to Free Choice in the Art Room % %

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Hey fellow art teachers! Ever wonder how to introduce to students to choice based art education? I've gotten so many questions about just how do my students know what supply to choose? How do they get that initial urge just to "play around" out of their systems? Well, here's an overview and glimpse into how I teach my students to choose wisely, and make educated choices that will ensure them success! The first six weeks: Exploratory Learning through Material Exploration Students enter the…

8 Things You Need in Your Art Room to Make Your Life Easier Physical Space % %

TAB is an acronym that stands for "Teaching for Artistic Behavior." TAB allows students to have a voice and choice when it comes to the artwork that they are creating. Students are able to explore...

Resources - Mrs. DeKett's Art Room - TAB Art Room-Painting