Arts High Growth Practices
*Students teach other students
*Students take initiative for their own learning
*Students collaborate in small groups
*Students work hands-on with art materials/instruments
*Teachers set high goals formulated through various formal and informal assessments
*Teachers connect new information with prior knowledge to build on
*Teachers reflect on lessons and techniques in order to reteach more effectively
*Subject content is organized in a way that is meaningful but adaptable to each different group/individual
*Timely and specific feedback is given (sometimes immediately through vocal and instrumental performances). Teachers work with individual students/small groups to critique. Teachers roam the classroom to check for understanding.
*Personal interaction with students builds trust/relationship.
*Rubrics are given ahead of time for to students to understand the requirements/expectations of a task/assignment.