Introduction

=Introduction=
 * **Task#1: Introduction to Book Study; You will need your book and syllabus. Please read "Introduction: A Question Answered" before you answer the questions.**
 * **Task#2 After attending the Orientation session, reflect and provide a reponse on the //Academic Journal Personal Goal// Page to these questions:**


 * After looking at the titles of Chapters 1-9, what is one area you would like to improve on in your teaching skills? I want to improve upon my classroom management skills along with continuing to deepen my understandings and mutual respect for my art students. I have come to appreciate elementary school age public school children for their tenacity, their sense of community when approached with encouragement and new knowledge.
 * What would you like to know or be able to do better after participating in this book study? I want to be able comprehend and use the Marzano way of thinking, both the Art and Science of teaching, evaluating and reflection upon my personal teaching skills as teacher, educator and artist. These readings are invaluable to a commitment I made many years ago, when I want to become art teacher/
 * What areas do you believe are your strengths? How do you know?