The School
Type of school
Neighborhood (Race/Ethnic, socioeconomic composition)
Atmosphere throughout the school
Relationship of school to neighborhood/community
Gender of teachers
Grade(s) of class(es) observed
Number of students in the class
Is there an art room/art on a cart/other space?
Is student work displayed throughout school?
Condition of school (e.g., old, newer)
Availability of technology in school
Is principal a visible figure in the school?
Number of art teachers
What kinds of curricula at school?
Physical aspects of the art room
How large is the room?
What technology is in the room?
What capital equipment exists? (e.g., drying racks, kiln, computers, video equipment)
What is the size of the art budget?
Is there an art curriculum/guide?
What visuals are displayed in the room?
How is the furniture arranged?
Classroom Management
What management strategies did the teacher utilize?
What was the classroom atmosphere like?
What materials were used for the lesson?
How were tools and materials distributed?
What provision did the teacher make for collecting tools and materials?
What provisions did the teacher make for cleaning-up and dismissal?
Motivating Artistic Behavior
What kind of atmosphere exists in the room?
How much time did teacher spend on orientation, introduction, explanation, demonstration or motivation of the lesson?
What approach was used to motivate (experiences, materials, artists, art reproductions, other)?
Were students actively engaged in the lesson?
Teaching Strategies/Approaches
What teaching strategy(ies) does the teacher use?
What is the teacher's philosophy about art and art education?
Does the teacher team teach?
Does the teacher utilize interdisciplinary approaches?
What objectives seemed important: Developing creativity, exploration, aesthetics sensitivity, problem-solving, learning art vocabulary, understanding design, elements and principles of design, art history, emotional development (coping with failure, learning to work together), product orientation, process, other?
Student Characteristics
How did students look and act?
How did students interact with each other?
What did you observe/learn about the students? (i.e., interests, attention, language, understanding of art, etc.)
How did the students' coordination and physical development affect their art work?
Other Professional Questions
Does the art teacher make art?
Is the art teacher active in community or state/national art(s) organizations?
Is the teacher involved with school groups?
Other questions you can ask:
How many classes do you teach a week?
How big is your budget?
How many students do you teach?
What is your philosophy for teaching students in a school setting?
Does the administration support your program?
Do you follow a specific teaching approach?
Do you follow an organized curriculum?
How many hours per week do you usually work?
Do you display student work?
Where do your ideas come from?
Can you recommend any publications for teaching?
Do you have much capital equipment? (kiln, drying racks, pottery wheels, etc.)
How do you motivate students?
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