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A teacher promotes taking breaks in instruction where students jump up and down, shake their limbs, and mimic animal voices. How does this play contribute to children's development?

It alleviates stress.

Arts integration is used in the general education classroom to impact the ________ development of our learners in a positive manner. a. cognitive b. emotional c. physical d. affective

a

Which of the following art techniques requires the artist to paint on wet plaster? a. Fresco b. Intaglio c. Paper Mache d. Diorama

A

Standards: Which is an example of the national music standard, "Improvising melodies, variations and accompaniments"? A. Students echo short rhythms B. Student learn songs from a different culture C. Students use sound to create songs with a beginning, middle and end D. Students explain how music expresses history

c

Which assessment would a teacher use to informally assess students throughout a dramatic arts rehearsal? A. Formative B. Summative C. Diagnostic D. Objective

A

To increase motor skills needed for a dance unit, a teacher adds gross motor materials to an elementary classroom. Which two would be the most useful in increasing skills needed for dance? Choose 2 answers

A hopscotch carpet A side-to-side balance board

The Consortium of National Arts Education Associations (CNAEA) K-4 standards call for students to accurately demonstrate non-locomotor/axial movements and create a sequence with a beginning, middle, and end. Which teaching strategy fosters creative thought and expression for students in this age group to meet all elements of the identified dance standard?

Implement the apply-practice-rehearse method to prepare students to perform the difficult bending and swinging dance steps in their upcoming dance routine

What is an example of a lesson that integrates visual arts into a geometry lesson? a. Students look at a modern art painting and identify the shapes they see, then make a collage using those shapes. b. Working in pairs, students label the names of shapes while looking at a worksheet with the shapes. c. Students close their eyes and imagine the shapes they can see around their homes and write the shape names in a notebook. d. While outside, students identify shapes in nature and keep a notebook entry of the shapes they see.

a

Given the standard, "Understanding dance as a way to create and communicate meaning," which of the following is an appropriate activity? A. Students are instructed to set up chairs in a circle, then move around them to play musical chairs. B. Students are instructed to put on "magic shoes" and walk in a variety of ways to convey a message. C. Students are instructed to pantomime the actions of a story, as the teacher reads the narrative. D. Students are instructed to compose lyrics that describe their family background and share with the

b

An elementary school principal implements an initiative to increase drama as a teaching and learning vehicle to increase student engagement throughout the curriculum. Which of the following shares multiple elements with theater? A. Health and Physical Education B. Mathematics C. Literary Arts and Literature D. Science

c

Which population of differently abled students would benefit from a lesson in which the teacher uses a dual language approach to singing a song? a. student with Dyslexia b. An English Language Learner c. A student with ADHD d. A Gifted Learner

B

Why is it important to integrate music into content areas of learning? -Music stimulates the whole brain and motivates students. -Music encourages students to keep their attention on the material. -Music is a foundation for learning in young children. -Music excites every student in the classroom.

A

Which research supports dance integration? A. Listening to music is also a "form of mental priming" that promotes multitasking by the brain (Scripp, 2003, p. 134). B. Nineteen studies found positive effects of drama on language development, including written and oral story recall, reading comprehension, reading readiness, oral language, and writing (Deasy, 2002). C. Third-grade science scores on tests about the water cycle were raised to 97 percent when dance was used as the vehicle. Previous year's students scored below average on the test (Baron, 1997). D. When sixth graders' understanding of history was assessed through drawing as well as writing, they were able to show comprehension. (Deasy, 2002).

C

energy variations

"Can you march as if your feet are caught in quicksand?" "Can you march and stomp through mud puddles?" "Can you march as if you are in bare feet on a hot blacktop driveway on a summer day?" "Can you march without making a sound when your feet touch the floor?"

spatial variations

"Can you march backwards? Low? High?" "Can you turn?" "Can you march in a square pattern on the floor?"

time variations

"Can you march in slow motion?" "Can you march for seven steps and then freeze? Let's count together." "Now, march as fast as you can!"

body part movement variations

"Can you march with your arms up high?" "Can you clap? Touch your knees?" "Can you march bending one knee and keeping the other leg straight? On your tiptoes? Lying on your back with your feet in the air?"

An art teacher has redesigned a lesson plan that includes an assignment in which students work in groups to create and present original commercials. She plans to let the groups decide what the commercials will advertise and will encourage students to use their own experiences to make effective commercials. The students will create their own schedules for completing the assignment and she has developed a rubric for evaluating the results. How does this lesson plan align to current research findings in student development?

Current research shows that students learn best when they are given the opportunity to connect new information to existing understandings.

A 6th grade teacher plans an activity where students draw and label each component of a plant cell. What advantage is the teacher gaining by integrating visual arts? a. developing a basic communication vehicle b. engaging emotions and providing motivation c. giving confidence to be unique d. promoting attention to detail

D

Integrating the dramatic arts into the academic curriculum accomplishes many benefits according to textbook author Claudia Cornett. What answer is a direct outcome associated with the dramatic arts? A. Increases motivation, concentration and focus. B. Develops empathy and compassion. C. Enhances readiness comprehension and writing fluency. D. All of the Above

D

Our textbook suggests the use of background music should be a regular part of classroom life. Which of the following is a quality that the music you select should possess? A.Unpredictable and non-repetitive B.High volume C.Complex structured pieces D.Purposefully selected

D

Which form of differentiation would help a student with a hearing impairment? a. Before listening to music in the classroom, meet with the student to describe the style of music. b. Before listening to music in the classroom, tell the student about the story within the lyrics. c. When listening to music in the classroom, give the student a page with the lyrics to follow along with the words of the song. d. When listening to music in the classroom, allow the student to sit near the music source in order to feel the vibrations.

D

Which items are included in an example of a two-pronged focus that creates meaningful arts integration? a. paints and canvas b. visual arts and a rubric c. charcoal and sugar paper d. visual arts and a content area

D

A teacher would like to design a stimulating learning environment that supports dramatic arts. Which steps should the teacher take to achieve this goal?

Create an open space in the room, provide props, and provide a video camera

A classroom teacher has made modifications to the learning environment to allow for creative expression for all students in the class. Match each description with the modification that supports the creative expression of diverse learners. A. Allow students to work with a partner B. Build in more repetition through choral response C. Allow different solutions as demonstration of comprehension

A. assistance B. instruction C. response

social benefits of dance

Improves communication; team cooperation; behavior is improved

Benefit of the Dramatic Arts

1. Deeper engagement with subject matter, 2. Application of principles across all disciplines, 3. Communication & collaboration, 4. Greater emotional involvement. 5. Deeper social awareness.

benefits of visual arts in the classroom

Gives confidence to be unique • Promotes respect for diversity • Develops concentration, responsibility, and self- discipline • Is a natural partner with other curricular areas • Is a way to assess

aesthetic benefits of dance

Arts appreciation; creative expression; imagination; innovation; musical and rhythmic expression

Which characteristics of artful teachers contribute to student curiosity and motivation in relation to arts education?

Passion, openness, and confidence

How are music and mathematics interrelated?

The dynamics and intervals in music are like the mathematical concepts of greater than and less than.

the term dance and movement ____(are/aren't) interchangeable

arent

Arts integration is an innovative approach that meets the needs of an increasingly _____ student population. a. growing b. diverse c. needy d. technological

diverse

primary music

echo, develop pitch awareness, diverse genres, music lessons on keyboard, violin, recorders. compose

an effective dance assessment

-focuses on strengths and needs -is authentic -is multi-factored -is continuous

Which of the following is not a best practice for teachers to demonstrate when integrating the arts into the curriculum? a. believing all students can learn about art b. encouraging students to be creative c. having students copy what is demonstrated d. stress art processes over art products

C

What skills are developed in elementary students through drama activities that emphasize body language and facial expressions? A. Balance and body awareness. B. Verbal language and nonverbal communication. C. A deeper understanding of differentiation. D. Diverse strategies applied to mathematics.

b

Which of the following should be adapted for students based on their strengths and needs? a. Energizers and Genres b. Time and Utensils c. Aesthetics and Self-discipline d. Themes and Assessments

b

The most age-appropriate lessons and approaches for integrating dance, drama, and music into a Preschool classroom includes:

Creative movement, exploration and improvised lyrics, rhymes, and rhythms.

A Kindergarten teacher decides to integrate more music into her daily instruction. In consideration of the students' development level, the teacher should consider that primary age groups of children are able to

b) See one point of view, or one aspect at a time.

Disordered scribbling

The child enjoys the muscular sensation of scribbling or watching marks appear • The child is not trying to draw, model or build objects, the experience is purely kinesthetic (movement)

movement

physical means to getting a task completed

A teacher wants to engage students in an art project that will support the following learning outcome: Students will learn to cooperate and take pride in group work. How can the teacher accomplish this goal?

Have students create a mural using cutouts and paint

How can teachers recognize expressions of creativity in children?

Look for children who can act out a story

Creative problem solving benefits

Enhances feelings of well-being. • Develops empathy. • Promotes reflections on moral issues and values. • Builds social skills. • Contributes to aesthetic development. • Builds understanding of all curricular áreas. • Makes the invisible visible. • It is FUN-damental. -increases literacy skills -increases fluency in verbal and nonverbal communication

Which activity reinforces the goal set by a second grade teaching team to use dramatic play for a variety of purposes and increase student engagement? A. Students will be assigned an improvised role to play reflecting a community job while exploring businesses and careers in their local community. B. Students will work in groups to create a mural of their town. C. A choreographed dance program with be taught to students as an integrated lesson to cover health and physical education standards. D. The teacher will use direct instruction to teach students the properties and elements of dramatic play.

A

Which term represents creating, composing and improvising movement to make meaning or dance making? A. Choreography B. Pantomime C. Processes D. Modern Dance

A

types of dance assessments

Collaborative construction - show examples and clarify expectations • Feedback - clear, focused, specific and descriptive feedback • Anecdotal records • Debriefing • Self-assessment • Peer-assessment • Portfolios - include photos, journal entries, personal checklists, etc • Checklists • Rubrics - process based ( "To what extent does the students..."

cognitive benefits of dance

Planning; problem-solving; patterns; mental flexibility; right and left brain inclusion (holistic thinking); sequential learning; listening skills

emotional benefits of dance

Reduced stress, depression, and anxiety; improved self-esteem and confidence; persistence;

intermediate music

promote lessons, vocal training, non musical benefits, role models

preschool music

simple songs, follow rhythm, improvise lyrics, creative movement, explore keyboards and recorders

dance

transcends movement and is an art where the spirit of the performer is communicated

Which are two effective activities for encouraging the development of creativity in children?

-Have students theorize what an unfamiliar object could be used for -Ask students to imagine a journey, such as a journey through a tree

differentiation in visual arts

-Increase concreteness. Add pictures, props, labels, charts, nametags, and more. -move from easy to more difficult, shorter to longer -repeat activities and plan time for exploration -

Visual arts teaching techniques

-ask open questions -be sensitive to interests -respond to childrens answers -if a wrong response is given, do not embarrass -plan small group discussions -

Ages 5-7 patterns/suggestions for teaching

-give feedback -concrete examples, show dont tell -use humor -have children pretend -allow movement choices -exhibit artwork -make portfolios

controlled scribbling

-lines stop and start at different points -begins to make circular movements on the page -experiments with dots and lines

ages 7-9 suggestions for teaching

-theyre egocentric -want to be independent -like physical activity -want attention -small groups -make believe and imagination

ways to assess

1- arts-based interest inventory (basic knowledge) 2-teacher self evaluation of integrated arts lesson (teacher rates own lesson) 3- student checklist of artistic and creative skills ( observe the student and rate them) 4-class checklist/drama rubric (discuss rubric before and encourage students to self evaluate) 5-art project self/peer evaluation 6- dance student reflection 7- teacher anecdotal records for integrated dance lesson (sticky note for each student on a clipboard, take notes)

facts about dance

1. Dance engages all types of learners - visual, auditory and kinesthetic 2. Dance engages the whole body 3. Dance is the most basic and relevant forms of expression 4. Life link - dance influences how you carry yourself, which influences hiring opportunities 5. No need to be a 'dancer' - just be willing to move 6. Dance fully engages the learners in all areas of human growth: a. Emotionally b. Physically c. Socially d. Cognitively e. Aesthetically

National Standards for Visual Arts

1.Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes. Example: Communicate ideas and experiences through visual art. Use materials safely. 2. Using knowledge of structures and functions. Example: Explain art messages and what an artist does to convey meaning. 3. Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas. Example: Explain possible content for artwork and ways to show meaning in different ways.

National standards for visual arts cont.

4. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. Example: Examine how aspects of culture and history are expressed in works of art. 5. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. Example: Explain purposes for art and how people's experiences influence their art. 6. Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines. Example: Find similarities and differences between making visual art and writing. Make art to show understanding in all curricular areas.

Arts integration is successful if it is implemented ________. a. from easier to more difficulty in activities b. by increasing skills daily c. when learning about art history as they work d. when memorizing various aspects of each art area

A

Arts integration relies on ______ , communication, and creative inquiry to help students create meaning independently. a. active engagement b. direct instruction c. flexible grouping d. reflective thinking

A

In order to appreciate, understand, and respond to a variety of works of arts, what do children need to learn? a. how to interpret and read art b. how to produce different art styles c. how to replicate famous works of art d. how to identify each genre of art

A

Musical Development: At what age can children first understand rhythm, tempo, volume and pitch to create their own songs with improvised lyrics? A.Pre-school B.Primary Grades C.Intermediate Grades D.High School

A

Whereas inhabitants of New Guinea learn thousands of clan names using a musical chant (Armstrong, 1993), most Americans first experience musical mnemonics when learning the alphabet. Children repeatedly sing to Mozart's "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" melody with their ABC's, thus placing the letters into memory. Which characteristics of music communication does this demonstrate? A.Music encourages attention and memory B.Music makes us happy C.Music bonds D.Music promotes physical and mental health

A

What is an example of a learning environment that encourages and supports creativity? -A listening area where students can put on headphones and watch a learning video with songs and games. -A center with buttons, feathers, popsicle sticks, paints, play dough, and other materials for students to guide exploration. -A corner where students can read a book and hold a stuffed animal from the book. -A counting center where students can use manipulatives to learn skip counting.

B

A fifth grade teacher would like to strengthen students' understanding of creating perspective in drawings while building upon the Visual Art standard: understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes. She/he understands that at this age students begin to see and understand the application of multiple perspectives in drawings and paintings. What lesson would best accomplish her goals?

Apply the approach of Henri Rousseau's jungle scenes by using a foreground, middleground, and background in a drawing of a jungle scene of their own.

What is an appropriate response to students' artistic expressions?

Ask the students to explain what they have created

Which steps should a teacher take to formulate a creative learning opportunity for students who are intrapersonal learners, according to Gardner's multiple intelligences?

Assign students to go outside and create a song inspired by what they see

How should a classroom teacher encourage a student who is gifted in an art discipline when the whole class is introduced to a new concept in the arts? a. Allow the gifted student to skip the lesson and visit another classroom during this introduction to the given area of art. b. Allow the gifted student to meet with a guest from the community who also has a gift in the given area of art. c. Allow the gifted student to be a "guest teacher" in the class and share the talent for the given area of art. d. Allow the gifted student to work independently during the practice time for the new concept.

B

Musical Development: At what age are children ready to take lessons on recorders, keyboards or violins? A.Ages 1 to 3 B.Ages 3 to 8 C.Ages 9 to 12 D.Ages 13 to 15

B

One concern novices have about using dance in the classroom is the concern for chaos from students running into one another. The Seed Strategy -"Space Bubbles", from the text, uses imaginary bubbles or hula hoops to create limits for student movement. What does this define for the children? A. Ballet B. Personal space C. Experiential dance D. Choreography

B

When designing assessments for arts integration, it is important to include which feature: a. Activities involving memorization to increase neural pathways in the brain and make new connections to learning. b. Criteria for artwork that is presented at the completion of the project through a rubric or checklist. c. Feedback during and after learning so that the learner can reflect and understand the process. d. Benchmark assessments such as Curriculum Based Measures or state exams to ensure students understand the principles of arts integration.

C

Which activity would help students develop independence, problem-solving and decision-making skills through dance? A. Teach them a popular line dance. B. Teach the children a song with hand motions. C. Allow the students to choreograph a dance to show the phases of the moon. D. Allow students to construct a pyramid using newspapers and masking tape.

C

physical benefits of dance

Balance; endurance; spatial awareness; body placement; coordination; flexibility; strength; cardiovascular conditioning

representational stage

Beginning of recognizable figures (figures, houses, animals, vehicles, plants) • More complicated patterns • Figures become more detailed • Outward facing presentation • People floating in space - no horizontal ground line • Decorative element, development of symmetry • Announces beforehand what it will be

symbolic stage

Begins to make lines & shapes • Begins to name some of these shapes • Interest in pattern making begins • Circle evolves to represent a head • First recognisable figures appear • Beginning of naming • Usually not recognisable to adult

A kindergarten teacher wants to prepare students for first grade cognitively and socially while making each day fun. How could the teacher support this goal?

By having students make up rhyming games together using the names of letters, numbers, or colors

A student with minor speech difficulties is hesitant to participate in music integration during class. What strategy can the teacher use to encourage the student to take part in the activities? a. Meet with the student to describe the impact of the music on learning. b. Create warm ups that allow the child to listen to friends sing. c. Meet with the student to make posters for the song topics. d. Create warm ups that provide activities with rhythm instruments.

D

Developmental stages of childrens art

Disordered Scribbling / Manipulative • Controlled Scribbling • Named Scribble/ Symbolic/ Shape Stage • Recognizable / Pictorial Stage

Which of the following displays the second stage of the CPS process? -Responses and Solutions -Get Ready -Draft and Connect -Propose a Solution.

Draft and Connect

A teacher wants to encourage creativity and divergent thought while also covering required content about Colonial America. Which would be an appropriate strategy?

Have students brainstorm a list of important people in Colonial America, conduct research on them, and then plan a classroom party where the students dress up as and play the role of their historical person

A third-grade teacher would like to plan a lesson about folk tales and story telling. The teacher wants to enhance creative thought and expression in the class which includes several English Language Learners (ELL). How can the teacher meet both of these goals?

Incorporate student storytelling related to their backgrounds as a means of including drama, dance, art, and music responses

While preparing a classroom, a teacher is collecting items for a learning center that will stimulate and increase creativity and exploration in kindergarten-age children. How should the teacher effectively serve this intended purpose?

Provide dress-up clothes, rhythm instruments, and music CDs

A fourth-grade teacher wants to integrate a visual arts instructional strategy with reading. Which two instructional strategies would be recommended to accomplish this goal? 24

Read a short biography of Pablo Picasso and draw a cubist illustration Examine the symbolic details in a painting by Jan Van Eyck and discuss how both artists and writers use symbols

What actions are part of the Responses and Solutions phase of the creative problem solving process?

Reflect and evaluate, revise, and publish

A teacher would like to include paintings, drawings and sketches to introduce concepts of mood and perspective. What is the earliest grade level for which these materials and this lesson plan are appropriate?

Seventh grade

A kindergarten teacher develops a lesson to teach the following standard: Students will learn varied letter sounds. Which arts-based learning activity can be used to meet the content standard?

Teach students a song that incorporates consonant letter sounds

best dance teaching practices

Teacher knowledge • Be enthusiastic • Start small • Set clear purposes/expectations • Use modeling • Believe that your students can (self-fulfilling prophecy or Pygmalion Effect) • Encourage students to 'show' instead of 'telling" with their bodies • Explicit teaching • Watch for teachable moments • Practice time • Application to content areas • Process is more important at times than product • Create a positive, encouraging environment but establish and enforce rules and discipline • Use creative inquiry • Context, challenge, collect, connect, conclude, critique, communicate

A teacher observes that the students are happiest and most engaged when they are given the opportunity to engage in creative role playing, art projects, and music. The teacher includes these creative activities every few weeks as a supplement to the lesson plans. How does this teacher's attitude affect the creativity of his students?

The teacher's treatment of creative activities as extra, not essential, will undermine the development of students' creativity

later representational stage

Use of ground line and skyline • Appearance of profile • Objects are shown in relationship to each other

Energizers and warm ups are a drama integration strategy that: a.Help students to focus when they are in a physical education class. b.Increase concentration, focus, and is used to motivate and relax students. c.Are used exclusively in drama programs or courses. d.Might be disruptive since students usually do not take them seriously.

b

A natural development of drawing corresponds with cognitive, physical and socio-emotional growth outlined by theorists such as Piaget, Maslow and Gardner. At what age does artistic development peak and will generally remain unless further arts education is included in the school curriculum?

d) Pre-Adolescent Age 11-12

Drawing stages of development naturally grows in a child as a form of visual communication. The earliest stages of drawing include what 2 stages?

d) Scribble and Pre-Schematic or Shape-Making Stage

Teaching music techniques

• 1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. • 2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. • 3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments. • 4. Composing and arranging music within specific guidelines. • 5. Reading and notating music. • 6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music. • 7. Evaluating music and music performances. • 8. Understanding relationships between music, other arts, and disciplines outside arts. • 9. Understanding music in relation to history