A Touch of Class: An Appreciation of Art, Music, Literature Flex (7-10)

This class is taught in English.

Students will gain a better understanding of some of the classic artists, musicians, and writers from history. 

I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions.  I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.

I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism. 

Each class (with the exception of class 8) will have 2-4 homework assignments that correlate with that weeks topic. This could be to write your own poetry or short story, read and summarize, listen to composition, or to research similar artists. 

During the course, students will work together on writing a short play surrounding these amazing artists. If there is only one student enrolled, the project will be adapted to students interest. 

No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Some of the sources used for this class are, but not limited to: 
Smithsonian
Britannica
National Geographic
PBS
Library of Congress