Beyond Performance: Designing Thinking-Rich Learning in the Fine Arts
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DATE: MARCH 10, 2026
TIME: 11:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: ONLINE VIA ZOOM
CONTACT: Brianne Fox, pd@ncoesc.org
REGISTRATION FEE: FREE FOR CLIENT DISTRICTS/$30 FOR NON-CLIENT DISTRICTS
CONTACT HRS: 1 HOUR
FACILITATOR/S: DR. BRYAN DROST
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Curriculum Directors, Principals, Teachers
Fine Arts classrooms are naturally rich with creativity, complexity, and skill—but not all artistic rigor reflects the same level of student thinking. This Lunch & Learn helps Fine Arts educators determine how DOK shows up authentically in music, visual art, theatre, and dance, and why high-quality performance does not always equal deeper thinking. Through concrete Fine Arts examples and a guided task-tuning activity, educators will analyze an existing instructional task and make intentional adjustments that elevate student reasoning, interpretation, and reflection without sacrificing artistic integrity.