by Abi Paytoe Gbayee & Jen Ferrari
Join hosts Jen Ferrari (she/her) and Abi Paytoe Gbayee (she/her) as they have informal conversations with TAB leaders and educators, discussing topics related to the Teaching for Artistic Behavior movement in art education. Our goal with this TABcast is to hear the stories of how folx found TAB, are implementing TAB in their classrooms, and answer questions related to TAB. Also we promise to laugh at ourselves often and not take any of this too seriously, we just aren't those people.
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April 19, 2025
<p>In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Jen and Abi are joined by Dyango Chavez-Cutiño, a school programs educator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (ISGM) in Boston, Massachusetts. A TAB teacher by trade, Dyango recently joined the ISGM as a museum educator to help facilitate their school programs. The trio discusses TAB in classroom and museum learning environments, the framework of Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) and how it is used in art as well as other subjects, and the benefits of integrating VTS in various curricula.</p><p>For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.teachingfor%20artisticbehavior.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org</a>. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (<a href="https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/</a>), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!</p><p>Here are resources to more information discussed in the TABcast: </p><ul><li><p>Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – “Thinking Through Art” Program <a href="https://www.gardnermuseum.org/organization/education/thinking-through-art" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gardnermuseum.org/organization/education/thinking-through-art</a></p></li><li><p>New York Times – Visual Thinking Strategies Page A page dedicated to using VTS with contemporary images and real-world events, recommended for high school teachers. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning/picture-prompt" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning/picture-prompt</a></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hrltpUWmNkXsB1NEUvydPEhmimDnD1HZAx57dM6hdDM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here is a link to a lightly edited transcript</a> of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a><br /></p>
March 15, 2025
<p>In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Abi and Jen sit down with Jessica Boritz, an atelierista and art teacher at Grace Episcopal Day School in Kensington, Maryland. During their conversation, Jessica shares her extensive knowledge of and experience with TAB and Reggio-Emilia, two very compatible approaches to contemporary art education. In addition, the triad also discusses curiosity and creativity in teaching and learning, children’s aesthetics, and the role of beauty in learning.</p><p>For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.teachingfor%20artisticbehavior.org" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org</a>. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (<a href="https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/</a>), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!</p><p>Here are resources to more information discussed in the TABcast: </p><ul><li><p><strong>Everywhere Atelier Study Group - Roberta Pucci:</strong><a href="https://www.everywhereatelier.net" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.everywhereatelier.net</a> – Study groups and online resources about Reggio Emilia–inspired practices, including material dialogues and the Atelierista role.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reggio Children - Official Reggio Emilia Organization:</strong> <a href="https://www.reggiochildren.it/en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reggiochildren.it/en</a> – Offers official resources, training, and background on the Reggio Emilia approach.</p></li><li><p><strong>Project Zero - Harvard Graduate School of Education:</strong><a href="https://pz.harvard.edu" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pz.harvard.edu</a> – Research related to creativity, education, and thinking strategies, often linked to Reggio Emilia practices. Relevant books include Making Learning Visible and Making Thinking Visible.</p></li><li><p><strong>Edward Clapp - Participatory Creativity:</strong><a href="https://pz.harvard.edu/projects/agency-by-design" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pz.harvard.edu/projects/agency-by-design</a> – Focuses on creativity as an emergent, collective process rather than an individual trait.</p></li><li><p><strong>Rick Rubin - The Creative Act: A Way of Being</strong>: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Creative-Act/Rick-Rubin/978059365288" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Creative-Act/Rick-Rubin/978059365288</a>6 – A book exploring creativity and process.</p></li><li><p><strong>Elizabeth Gilbert - Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear</strong>: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/ – A book referenced regarding inspiration and the creative process.</p></li><li><p><strong>Richard Serra - Verb List:</strong> <a href="https://www.moma.org/collection/works/15279" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.moma.org/collection/works/15279</a>3 – Mentioned in relation to material exploration in art and Reggio Emilia.</p></li><li><p><strong>Goldy Muhammad - Culturally & Historically Responsive Education:</strong><a href="https://www.goldymuhammad.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.goldymuhammad.com/</a> – Referenced regarding beauty and humanity in curriculum design.</p></li><li><p><strong>Elaine Scarry - On Beauty and Being Just</strong>: <a href="https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691070053/on-beauty-and-being-just" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691070053/on-beauty-and-being-just</a> – A book discussing aesthetics, justice, and the role of beauty in learning.</p></li><li><p><strong>National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) Grants:</strong> <a href="https://www.arteducators.org/opportunities/naef" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.arteducators.org/opportunities/naef</a> – Jessica mentioned she traveled to Reggio Emilia through an NAEF grant. More details on professional development grants can be found here.</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GlqMCWOP6OAnVG3_ievA-nqU9rqrLSofGiXgQ3z3UU8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here is a link to the lightly transcript</a> of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a> </p>
February 28, 2025
<p>In this episode of TAB Storytellers, Abi and Jen sit down with <strong>Kristin Anson</strong>, an art teacher at the Overseas School of Colombo in Sri Lanka, where she teaches preschool through fifth grade within a PYP (Primary Years Programme) framework. During their conversation, Kristin shares what it’s like to bring TAB pedagogy into an international context and how her inquiry-based curriculum supports student choice and autonomy. In addition, the trio discusses the realities of unlearning traditional teacher-led approaches, collaborating with classroom teachers, building supportive school communities, and how Kristin’s social media presence, “PrincessArtyPants,” offers inspiration for educators seeking to embrace choice-based art education.</p><p>For more information about TAB, please visit the TAB website: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/www.teachingfor%20artisticbehavior.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.teachingfor artisticbehavior.org</a>. Also, you are invited to join us on Mighty Networks (<a href="https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://teaching-for-artistic-behavior.mn.com/</a>), an online platform dedicated to everything TAB!</p><p>Here are resources to more information discussed in the TABcast: </p><ul> <li><p><strong>Princess Arty Pants Blog - Kristin Anson:</strong> <a href="https://princessartypants.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://princessartypants.blogspot.com</a> – A blog chronicling Kristin Anson’s journey with PYP and TAB practices, offering reflections, ideas, and insights for art educators.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Princess Arty Pants Instagram - Kristin Anson:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/princessartypants" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.instagram.com/princessartypants</a> – Follow for regular content on TAB, PYP, and art education strategies.</p></li> <li><p><strong>PYP TAB Facebook Group:</strong> A specialized community for educators incorporating Primary Years Programme (PYP) principles into TAB-based teaching.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Earcos Conference - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (March 2024):</strong> A TAB and PYP educator meet-up will be held during this conference. For more details, reach out to Kristin Anson.</p></li></ul><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWHb5sLV_hIcsBKUat6cwMrvsLq-fjm8W570J5L3ccU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Here is a link to a lightly edited transcript</a> of this episode. We recognize that there are probably errors and grammatical issues. If anyone with the time or inclination to edit this wants to do so, please email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a> </p>
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