Episode 243 – Leslie Gates – Rethinking Assessment in the Art Room with the Help of Students

In this episode, Matt & Laura talk to Millersville University’s Professor in Art Education – Dr. Leslie Gates! Listen in to this information packed episode where she shares her approach to student led assessment. Discover how it affects student engagement and risk-taking in the art room. Hear how art educators can reframe assessment about mastery of skills and “grading” artistic ideas to having students work toward achieving benchmarks they help set. Additionally, learn how student led assessment can help build social skills around receiving critiques, peer-feedback, and self-reflection. Listen to hear more from Dr. Gates!