{"product_id":"whats-so-great-about-art-rachel-branham-9780807757321","title":"What's So Great about Art, Anyway?: A Teacher's Odyssey","description":"\u003cp\u003eInviting readers to examine schools and teaching with a critical lens, this visually and conceptually captivating graphic novel advocates for arts education in schools. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAt the center of this work is the author's memoir as a young high school art teacher in the public school system. Through engaging (and frequently funny) anecdotes centered on classroom life, mixed with discussions of education policy and reform, readers \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eexplore teacher\/student relationships, testing and accountability, 21st-century learning, and the history and purpose of art education. Branham's personal narrative of challenges and triumphs demonstrate why art education should be preserved as a core subject if students are to understand the connection between creativity, critical thinking, and other higher-order skills. \u003cem\u003e\"What's So Great About Art, Anyway?\"\u003c\/em\u003e is a refreshing book for everyone--particularly for in-service teachers--and is a smart foundational text in arts education and introduction to teaching courses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e A personal narrative that begins with the author's reasons for becoming an art teacher.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A visually compelling layout with arresting illustrations drawn by the author.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e An approach to teaching complex concepts that will appeal to younger generations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A succinct look at art education and its history and function in American schools.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A critical examination of current educational policies and how they affect classroom teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rachel Branham\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807757322\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807757321\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/05\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.10w x 0.40d","brand":"Rachel Branham","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947255922943,"sku":"9780807757321","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_b57e6b50-ae52-4b85-bad6-08525ab137ce.jpg?v=1681517636","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/whats-so-great-about-art-rachel-branham-9780807757321","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}