Wednesday, July 24, 2019

WP Annual Summer Arts Integration Institute

Above Pendulum Painting with WP Art PIR Triada Samaras
This week, more than 40 public school teachers attended the Annual Arts Integration Institute at William Paterson University. The teachers, from Paterson and other nearby professional development school districts, were awarded professional development credits for their participation in this event. The institute was free for them thanks to generous support from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.  This year’s atmosphere was creative and inspirational.  

Above: Dr. Heejung An, Grant Coordinator, presents on creativity in the classroom and on 
student benefits of arts integration practices

In addition to the featured visual art, a percussionist brought to the institute the integration of drumming/social studies/math.  The Arts Integration Institute was organized by Dr. Heejung An, Dodge grant coordinator, with support from Art PIR's Simone Sandler and Triada Samaras.
 Above:  Mandalas Art on Recycled CD's with WP Art PIR Simone Sandler
Above:  Stop Motion Animation with NRC Art teacher, Monica Aramayo 


Below are the links for arts-integrated  lesson plans, pictures, and video clips

                                                                       Above Pendulum Painting