A Practical Guide to Teaching Art and Design in the Secondary School

This book serves as a valuable resource for teachers, offering practical strategies and insights for effectively teaching Art and Design in secondary schools.

This practical and accessible book bridges the gap between key themes in Art and Design education theory, professional practice, and the classroom. It introduces methods for the delivery of engaging Art and Design lessons that safely and meaningfully address the current key issues in the subject.

A Practical Guide to Teaching Art and Design in the Secondary School offers a comprehensive overview of essential strategies for educators. Each chapter includes tasks designed to support trainee and early career teachers in implementing, reviewing, and adapting their teaching. Topics cover a range of core approaches to the curriculum, such as powerful knowledge for the Art and Design teacher, the significance of Art History, and fostering critical thinking in Art and Design learning.

Additionally, the book explores emerging cultural and political issues, including decolonising the Art and Design curriculum, gender and sexuality, anti-ableism, sustainability, and well-being. These discussions are crafted to guide teachers in applying their unique teaching styles. The book is divided into three sections: Imaginative Curiosity for the Art and Design Teacher, Epistemological Curiosity for Teachers and Learners, and Critical Curiosity in the Art and Design Classroom. It serves as a valuable resource for both independent use and as a companion to the essential textbook, Learning to Teach Art and Design in the Secondary School, providing practical strategies, teaching ideas, and activities for effective lesson planning.