STUDIO ASSIGNMENTS (Mini Portfolio): Studio Projects for the elementary classroom 2B) understands major concepts, assumptions, debates, and principles; processes of inquiry; and theories that are central to the disciplines; Description: I practiced my drawing, painting, presentation, and ceramic skills. Rationale: By participating in the completion of these projects, I feel better suited to teach these techniques to elementary aged students. Evidence:
ARTIST RESEARCH 2I) evaluates teaching resources and materials for appropriateness as related to curricular content and each student’s needs; Description: Create a presentation on an artist who works with social or environmental issues. Rationale: I have mastered researching and creating reliable content on artists and obtained practice in presenting to a class audience. Evidence:
ELEMENTARY LESSON PLAN 2K) engages students in the processes of critical thinking and inquiry and addresses standards of evidence of the disciplines; 3B) understands how to develop short- and long-range plans, including transition plans, consistent with curriculum goals, student diversity, and learning theory; 7B) understands that assessment is a means of evaluating how students learn and what they know and are able to do in order to meet the Illinois Learning Standards; Description: Create your own lesson plan using the ISBE Standards and National Visual Art Standards. Rationale: I have a much better understanding on how to design a lesson plan and feel skilled in using the National Art Standards to do so.
CLINICAL OBSERVATION WRITTEN REFLECTION 7A: understands child development and the psychological principles of learning and how they apply to visual arts education. Description: Students will write one page per clinical hour totaling up to 10 hours/10 pages summarizing their time at their clinical experiences. Use class discussions and readings to keep in mind while writing. Rationale: I have effectively reflected upon my clinical experiences and observations this semester and feel skilled in reflecting and learning from them. Evidence:
PROFESSIONALISM, ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP: PAL 1 (1 submission) 7G: understands the need for continuing study, self-evaluation, and professional growth. Description: Students will visit ISU Galleries and complete a formal written analysis of an artist's work. Rationale: I have obtained information on a new artist to me and reflected on their work using the critical analysis elements: describe, analyze, interpret, and judge. Evidence:
PROFESSIONALISM, ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP: PAL 2 (1 submission) 7N: advances his or her knowledge of current developments in the field by participating in professional development activities (e.g., coursework, professional organizations, and workshops). Description: Took on extra opportunities to gain clinical experience in the art classroom. Rationale: I completed an extra clinical because I enjoyed the Boy's and Girl's Club so much and from that, have gained experience that I did not have before. Evidence: Boys and Girls Club 11/11/22 – 4pm-5pm