"It is frequently argued that the school examination system's unbinding insistence on conformity with common assessment criteria has led to the widespread adoption of predictable and orthodox approaches by teachers..." (Rayment, 2007; 8) #education #assessment #arted #saveoursubjects #art #research

The position of #Art #education in the curriculum & pupil outcomes can be affected by many things.In the "current climate of budget cuts and higher outgoings, Arts subjects and creative opportunities can be the first to go in hard times" (Trembling, Bacon, 2023; 54) #arted #research #saveoursubjects

"Ditching GCSE D&T" offering Art 3D "as replacement, puts at risk the future of the subject both locally and nationally, as well as specialist D&T teachers’ careers” Mitchell former dep chief executive DT association What's your thoughts? #art #education #saveoursubjects #DT #educationresearch #D&T

"Language - that is to say, certain individual words, collections of words... is saturated with affect" (Clarke & More, 2016; 670). As a teacher, there are words/phrases used I dislike/find uncomfortable.The drawing comes from CPD - "hook the students in." What are your words? #Education #teaching

As an #Art teacher have you experienced the politics of desire where you "are torn between the desire to freely share their artistry with students and the compliance required by educational policy aligns with that of responsive & contractual accountability" (Thorpe and Kinsella, 2021; 542) #arted

Today's quick #research sketch in response to one of the things I get told quite often "I can't even draw a stick man". Does this annoy you, or is there something else people say that annoys you more? #art #arteducation #artteacher #teacher #savepursubjects #phd #artresearch #education #edresearch

Are you a #artteacher? Have you been in the last 5yrs? I invite you to take part in my research, which aims to show the effects of policy on #Art #teachers. This is your chance to share your experience thoughts/ ideas on Art #policy #education #practice.
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As emphasis on "mathematics, science and technology has strengthened, serious concerns have also been expressed about the marginalisation of the arts and creativity in schools"(Hall & Thomson, 2017; 106) #savethearts #creativity #arted #art #education #edresearch #arteducation #artresearch #teaching

Since I began teaching, my practice has changed. I often paint minatures as larger canvases are often abandoned due to lack of time. Has your practice adapted to fit around teaching? If so, how? #art #arteducation #artresearch #painting #practice #teachingpractice
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Teaching can be so rewarding. One of my students made this for me. The duck is covered in paint and wearing an apron -' like you Miss' she said!! What's made your day as a teacher recently? #teacher #education #art #arteducation #arted #artteacher #creative #creativity #creativeeducation

The notion of politics of desire "where arts teachers are torn between the desire to freely share their artistry with students & the compliance required by educational policy aligns with that of responsive & contractual accountability."(Thorpe & Kinsella, 2020; 13) #arteducation