How can art educators help students develop critical skills needed to develop as artists? The Studio Thinking Framework was developed through the research of Harvard Project Zero and is an amazing way to introduce and provide metacognitive routines in the classroom to help support the creative process. The Studio Thinking Framework consists of two parts. The Studio Habits of Mind describe eight dispositions to guide students to think like artists. These dispositions can help students to refine their creativity, develop problem solving skills and are transferable to other academic subjects. The Studio Structures are ways teachers can organize time, space, and interactions in their classrooms.
This hands-on workshop will explore how educators can implement this framework in a real studio setting. Attendees will take part in a paper collage workshop and create their own monochromatic self-portraits while experiencing the Studio Thinking Framework. This workshop will give insights on how the Studio Habits of Mind and Studio Structures can be implemented to drive deeper learning, increase engagement and better assess development in an arts classroom.
