Art for All: Planning for Variability in the Visual Arts Classroom

by Liz Byron

Overview

In this one-of-a-kind book, artist and teacher Liz Byron demonstrates how to design lessons and instruction in the visual arts using the inclusive principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Art for All: Planning for Variability in the Visual Arts Classroom offers teachers classroom-ready advice on how to transform their practice in sustainable ways with UDL. Readers learn to set meaningful goals, measure progress, customize instruction, and engage all learners across grades. They also discover ways to help all students appreciate and embrace themselves as artists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930583375
Publisher:	Cast, Inc.
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Series:	Cast Skinny Books
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	98
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

Liz Byron is a practicing artist and the preK-8 visual art teacher at Gardner Pilot Academy, a full-inclusion Boston (MA) public school. Liz is professionally licensed teacher in visual art, special education, ESL, middle school math, and elementary education. During her career, she has taught almost every subject, working with students from preschool through graduate school. Liz earned her bachelor's degree in studio art and elementary education from Boston College. She received a master's in arts in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a master's in education (Special Education) from Lesley University. She is a CAST cadre member who leads various education professional development workshops and courses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Liz is continually working to enhance her instruction by applying UDL and is perpetually inspired by her students and the arts.