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TEACHING FOR ARTISTIC BEHAVIOR
Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) is a nationally recognized choice-based art education approach to teaching art. Developed in Massachusetts classrooms over thirty five years, and through courses and research at Massachusetts College of Art, the Teaching for Artistic Behavior concept enables students to experience the work of the artist through authentic learning opportunities and responsive teaching.

Choice-based art education regards students as artists and offers them real choices for responding to their own ideas and interests through the making of art.  Choice-based art education supports multiple modes of learning and assessment for the diverse needs of students. 

Teaching for Artistic Behavior Inc. is a grassroots organization developed by and for art teachers, and serves to promote and support choice-based art education in public and private education settings. 


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 Book Cover  Book now available for  pre-orders!  
 Engaging Learners Through Artmaking:  Choice-Based Art  Education in the  Classroom (Douglas & Jaquith, 2009)

2009 FRIEND OF TAB AWARD
Presented to DR. GEORGE SZEKELY
Dr. George Szekely

George Szekely, professor, author, filmmaker and advocate for children’s play and home art studios, is this year’s recipient of the 2009 Friend of Teaching for Artistic Behavior Award. Dr. Szekely is the author of ten art education books, including Encouraging Creativity in Art Lessons, From Play to Art, The Art of Teaching Art, and his latest; How Children Make Art. He is an NAEA Distinguished Fellow and recipient of the Manuel Barkan Prize and the Victor Lowenfeld Award Lecture. Dr. Szekely writes a monthly column, “Children’s Art Diary,” in Arts & Activities. At the University of Kentucky, Dr. Szekely directs the Adopt-A-School program for field-based art teacher preparation. TAB is pleased to honor Dr. Szekely for his support and belief in the child artist.