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Arts Academy has been developed by the BYU A.R.T.S. Partnership to (1) help teachers develop their skills and confidence for teaching the arts and to (2) instruct them in ways that the arts can be integrated with other curricular areas so that teaching the arts can be an enhancement to, not a diversion from, subjects such as reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.
Click here to view some photos of Arts Academy sessions over the years.
Structure
A series of five 2-day workshops are held at varied locations. These include interactive sessions with arts professors and expert classroom teachers, along with opportunities for collaboration and self-reflection. In addition, participants receive the following:
- A $200 grant to their school for implementing their new ideas and skills
- Opportunities to report on their experience and receive feedback from fellow participants
- A "Principal Day" for which principals are invited to attend and collaboratively develop a school impact plan
- BYU credit if desired
Skills
Skill development will focus on the following topics:
- Personal artistry (developing participants’ own skills in the arts)
- Nurturing pedagogy in the arts
- Arts integration across the curriculum
- Leadership and advocacy in the arts