K12ArtChat the Podcast
A podcast for K-12 art educators interested in connecting with colleagues and ideas. Each episode, hosted by Matt and Laura Grundler, takes you backstage with guest hosts from #K12ArtChat to dig into the latest art education innovations and resources. You’ll find tips, tools, and inspiration to keep you connected and moving forward.
K12ArtChat the Podcast
Episode 243 – Leslie Gates – Rethinking Assessment in the Art Room with the Help of Students
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The Creativity Department
In this episode, Matt & Laura talk to Millersville University’s Professor in Art Education – Dr. Leslie Gates! Listen in to this information packed episode where she shares her approach to student led assessment. Discover how it affects student engagement and risk-taking in the art room. Hear how art educators can reframe assessment about mastery of skills and “grading” artistic ideas to having students work toward achieving benchmarks they help set. Additionally, learn how student led assessment can help build social skills around receiving critiques, peer-feedback, and self-reflection. Listen to hear more from Dr. Gates!