Contacts:
510.465.8770 voice
510.465.0772 fax

Lisa Ostapinski
Professional Development Coordinator ext. 318

As part of its mission to ensure the arts are a fundamental part of the lives of all children, Mocha is at the forefront of training educators, youth workers and families in the design and delivery of arts education. Call the registrar at 510.465.8770 ext 308 to register for a workshop.

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parent education | more art for educators

the art of the project approach | special programs at mocha and beyond

art is a child's first language.

MOCHA presents an exciting slide show and talk for parents, teachers, or interested groups about the educational value of the arts in education and in children's lives. Research and current educational theory is covered during this presentation. Questions and discussions are encouraged. Presentations can be tailored to a specific request of the group.

cost: call for information

more art for educators NEW SERIES!

More Art for Educators is a new series of eight professional development workshops for teachers wishing to incorporate visual art into their teaching practice. All workshops feature a hands-on, practical and reflective experience in creating visual artwork with a variety of affordable materials. These activities are appropriate for Kindergarten through eighth grade with connections to traditional and contemporary art practice as well as California State Visual Arts Content Standards. For detailed information, click here to download the flyer.

Absolutely no previous art experience is necessary for this class.

This workshop includes:

• hands-on art activities with a wide variety of visual media
  
• developing skills to be able to teach art to students
  
• learning about the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework
  
• learning how to use visual art as a learning tool and point of entry for core curriculum
  

march 8 & 22, april 5, 19 & 26, may 17, 24 & 31, 2008
saturdays, 10am-3:30pm

suscribe to mocha enews to be notified of future workshops

cost: $65 per workshop
10% discount to participants with
current mocha educator/student membership! LEARN MORE >>

In this three-day interactive, hands-on workshop, teachers are guided through the three phases of project work and learn how to integrate art authentically into all subjects, thereby providing multiple entry points into the learning process.

• Check back for new dates!
  
• $275 per participant after october 1 | $250 before october 1 or when registering three or more participants from the same school
  10% discount to participants with
  current mocha educator/student membership! LEARN MORE >>
  
• one unit of University Continuing Education credit is available for $50 fee
  
• class limited to 20 participants

  Project Approach work is based on an interpretation of both the teacher and the student as researchers who co-construct knowledge.

  In this interactive and "hands-on" workshop teachers recreate the actual steps their students will go through in project work. Participants are guided through the three phases of project work: choosing and researching a topic, documentation/ reflection and group presentations. As this happens participants

  • Learn how to integrate art authentically into the academic curriculum.
    
  • Address how multiple points of view deepen learning.
  • View slides of the presenter's study tour to Reggio Emilia, Italy.
  • See examples and hear from teachers who have successfully implemented projects in their classrooms.
  • Have an opportunity to work both independently and in teams with colleagues.

  The Project Approach is appropriate for a spectrum of educators, administrators and artists who are working with students at varying developmental stages and ages.

  This workshop is offered as a class for individual participants from various sites and is also available for whole staff development, addressing site's specific concerns. The workshops are taught by Arlene Shmaeff, Associate Director, Professional Development.
  To register, fax registration, call 510.465.8770 x308 or e-mail