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Unit Plan: Identity

by Kristie Keenon

National and State Standards for Unit

STANDARD: Understand the sensory elements, organizational


IL.25.A
principles and expressive qualities of the arts.

STANDARD: Understand processes, traditional tools and modern


IL.26.A
technologies used in the arts.

STANDARD: Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and


IL.26.B
perform in one or more of the arts.

STANDARD: Understand how the arts shape and reflect history,


IL.27.B
society and everyday life.

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Understanding and applying media,

12.1 techniques, and processes

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Reflecting upon and assessing the

12.5 characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others

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Objectives:

Students will be able to (SWBAT):

-Construct a proportionately correct human face using different media.

-Discuss aspects of their identity and how it relates to their peers and society.

-Work collaboratively together in groups to meet mutual goals.

-Identify their own uniqueness and that of their peers.

Unit Rationale

This ten-week unit plan was designed for 9th—12th graders in a Visual Arts class that

focused on developing the student's identity: self identity and identity in the context of

society. Transpiring each student's experience and interests effectively engaged students

in the direct and indirect learning encountered through this unit plan (Delacruz, 1997).

The Arts guided students through the unit as a way to offer them a corridor for owning a

perspective of their identity and for expressing their ideas through various avenues

(Hetland, Winner, Veenema, etc., 2007). In order to do so, students learned various

characteristics and forms, different structures, and analyzed different media in relation to

personal expression. They also experimented with creative writing as a way to develop

their writing skills and to materialize their thoughts. Throughout the unit, students refined

their thoughts and ideas on paper and canvas, developed their writing and artistic skills as

they worked to produce preferred results, worked with technology as a way to expand

their scope of artistic media and lastly, worked together with fellow students to complete

the culminating project of showcasing their self identities.

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The unit was designed to funnel their learning from broad-based ideas to more personal

attitudes to their perception in and of society as it relates to identity and the student. We

began the unit with students exploring ideas about identity in the larger context within a

society first by incorporating basic portraiture. As a way to scaffold the level of comfort

students have with expressing their ideas and their confidence with drawing themselves, I

began the unit with the essential components of drawing a face to encourage students to

connect with and understand the content before going in depth into the unit (Simpson,

Delaney, Carroll, etc., 1998). I wanted students to be comfortable with the anatomy of the

head and face before I asked them to begin dissecting the complicated idea of identity

and the daunting task of doing a self-portrait. After I asked students to look

introspectively at their own identity by reflecting on their personal philosophy and

creating a symbol that captures how they view themselves, we explored the idea of

identity as we impose it on others in society. In the culminating project at the end of the

unit, the Gallery Walk Project, students worked in groups of 4-5 to display a visual

representation of themselves and collectively as a group. Collaboration, communication,

and group accountability for their actions were among a few notable skills that students

employed to successfully execute this project (Weiss & Lichtenstein, 2008).

This unit incorporates my philosophy of teaching-responsible scholarship, community

building, and respect for diverse learners-by encouraging students to view each other as

unique individuals that fit nicely together in the makeup of the school and classroom

community they belong to. I wanted them to see each other as positive resources

necessary for molding themselves into the individual they wish to become and to be held

accountable for their own success as well as that of their classmates. Also, I wanted them

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to examine the concept of identity to become more aware of the persona they impose on

others and I would like for students to question the importance of their physical

differences and how within a time and society where image is so simply distorted we are

more similar to one another than ever before. The gaps separating us are getting smaller.

This is a tool necessary for students to then unlearn biases and begin relearning about

others they have unknowingly discriminated against (Santrock, 2008). Especially in the

social turmoil of lower socioeconomic schooling, students are bound to face issues of

peer pressure, struggles finding their own niche in the school, and others that are

overwhelming enough to plague the mind of a young adult, it is essential that students use

each other as a crutch, not enemy, to meet the same mutual goals in an environment that

invites everyone's unique identities.

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References

Carroll, K. L., Delaney, J. M., Hamilton, C. M., Kay, S. I., Kerlavage, M. S., Olson, J. L.,

et al (1997). Creating meaning through art: Teacher as choice maker (1 ed.).

Alexandria, VA: Prentice Hall.

Delacruz, E. M. (1997). Design for inquiry: Instructional theory research & practice in

art education (Point of View Instruction). Reston, VA: National Art Education

Association (Naea).

Hetland, L., Sheridan, K. M., Veenema, S., & Winner, E. (2007). Studio thinking: The

real benefits of visual arts education. New York: Teachers College Press

Santrock, J. W. (2007). Adolescence (12 ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill

Weiss, C., & Lichtenstein, L. (2008). AIMprint: New realtionships in the arts and

learning. Chicago: Columbia College Chicago.

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Description of Projects in the Unit

Lesson 1: In the Face of . . .

(1 week)

Students learned about the basic proportions of the face and the anatomy of the head.

Each student brought in pictures from magazines of people they identified with or who

they had some sort of daily interaction with as far as seeing their image on a daily basis.

Students used their image as a reference point, but were not required to duplicate that

image; they had free reign on drawing any face as long as it was proportionately correct.

As this lesson was in progress, students reflected on why they chose the image they did

and wrote a rationale in their journal accompanied by a poem incorporating language and

the perspective of their chosen image. Students were asked if the picture they drew was

influenced by their chosen image; if not, then where did your ideas arise from and if so,

how does that affect how you view the world and the people in it? Why did you choose

that particular person, why did you draw that particular person?

Lesson 2: The Different Hats I Wear

(2 weeks)

In this lesson, students reflect on how self-portraits can give a viewer insight into the

artist’s life and self-perception. After examining several Lucian Freud self-portraits,

students will create their own painted self-portrait that reflects an aspect of their identity

only using the primary colors.

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Lesson 3: Technology Manipulation in the Arts

(3 weeks)

Students took pictures of themselves with their camera phones and of their

surroundings. I also took pictures in the classroom of each student with a digital camera.

Over the period of 3 weeks, students learned the basics of Photoshop and downloading

photos into the computer and how to save them on jump drives. Throughout the 3 weeks

students finished exercises to show understanding of essential tools needed for the final

project.

During the 3 weeks, students also spent time inside and outside class observing their

community and society: advertisements, media, social networks, etc.; and journaling their

findings with reflections. They focused on cultures and subcultures that exist within their

immediate and larger social systems and the impact of media. Every day over the 3

weeks class began with a brief discussion on the students’ observations.

Lesson 4: Who Do We Wanna Be?

(2 weeks)

Students were split into 10 groups of 3 and spent a week developing a theme based on

their observations and manipulating their personal photo in Photoshop correlated to the

group’s chosen theme. Students manipulated a picture of themselves in the fashion of

what theme the group chose. Within the groups, students also developed and wrote a

rationale based on research.

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Lesson 5 (final): Me, Myself and Us

(2 weeks)

Students projected their final manipulated images onto a large surface and painted them.

At the very end of the project, each group presented their pieces and discussed with the

class what theme they chose and how their work reflects their theme. As a class, we

discussed how attitudes were changed about themselves, their society and other cultures.

Assessment of the Unit

Rubrics
Mastery (50) Accomplished (40) Developing (30) Beginning (20)
Discuss aspects of
Final project and Final project and Final project and Final project and
their identity and
presentation presentation presentation presentation
how it relates to
reference a reference 3-4 reference 1-2 reference no outside
their peers andminimum of 5 outside resources. outside resources. resources. Makes no
society. (1, 33%)
outside resources. Makes nearly clear Makes unclear or very unclear
IL.25.A IL.26.A Makes clear connections between connections between connections
IL.26.B IL.27.B connections between final piece and final piece and between final piece
final piece and groups chosen groups chosen and groups chosen
groups chosen theme and can speak theme and has theme and has
theme and can speak on topic with few trouble speaking on trouble speaking on
on topic interruptions.Needs topic. Needs help topic. Needs help
thoughtfully. little help recognizing the role recognizing the role
Recognizes the role recognizing the role they played in they played in
they played in they played in group, relating to group, relating to
group, relates to group, relating to group and group and
group and identifies group and identifying how the identifying how the
how the group and identifying how the group and the self fit group and the self fit
the self fit into group and the self fit into society. into society.
society. into society.
Work Student plays an Student contributes Student contributes Student doesn't
cooperatively imperative role in to group offering ideas and solutions contribute to the
together in groups the group structure ideas and solutions. to the group when group effort.
to meet mutual offering ideas and Works well with prompted by other
goals. (1, 33%) solutions. Works other students but is members. Remains
IL.25.A IL.26.A well with other slightly close more close minded
IL.26.B IL.27.B students and remains minded to new when listening to
open to new ideas. ideas. others ideas.
Identify their own Final presentation Final presentation Final presentation Final presentation
uniqueness and and piece strongly and piece reflects and piece reflects and piece doesn't
that of their peers. reflects research and research and research and reflect any research
(1, 33%) observations of observations of observations of or observations of
IL.25.A IL.26.A society and of him society and of him society and/or of society or of him or
IL.26.B IL.27.B or herself. or herself. him or herself. herself. Doesn't

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Contributes Contributes to class Contributes when contribute to the
thoughtful insights discussion of their asked to class class discussion and
to class discussion work and that of discussion of their doesn't recognize
of their work and their peers on how work and that of the similarities or
that of their peers on they recognize the their peers on how differences between
how they recognize similarities and they recognize the them, their peers
the similarities and differences between similarities or and their society.
differences between them, their peers and differences between
them, their peers and their society. them, their peers and
their society. their society.
A = 91-100 B = 81-90 C = 71-80 D = 61-70

Resources

Dove Evolution http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U

Kristie Keenon http://www.kristiekeenon.com

NGA Classroom Self-Portraits http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/self_portraits/

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Breaking Out of the Box: Breaking Down Stereotypes

Adapted 4MAT Unit: 3 Lessons

Grade level: 9-12

Subject areas: Visual arts, Dance, Music, Sociology, Language arts, Community

involvement.

Unit Overview:

This unit opens with students coming to class and randomly receiving a lifestyle profile

from one of 66 created by the marketing research company, Claritas. From this profile,

students will create a character that they think fits the mold of the information provided

in the profile. As a class we will brainstorm questions to be answered of the character,

e.g. where do I live? what food do I like and where do I eat? am I male or female? how

old am I? etc.

Students will learn elements of photography, how to listen for messages and themes in

music, history of different dances and their elements and different aspects of stereotyping

in media and in the world around them.

Over a period of 12 classes students will research, collect and create a final portfolio.

The final portfolio will contain their photography, a chosen magazine, a music piece, a

dance piece, a 1 page paper describing each component (3 papers) and a 1-2 page

reflection paper describing their feelings and experiences about the project.

At the end of the 12 sessions, members from each of the prescribed profiles will come in

and speak with the students. This will give an opportunity for the students to see an

actual manifestation of their character and ask questions.

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The assessment will be done in reviewing the final portfolio (see rubric).

Unit Purpose:

The purpose of this unit is to have students discover how labeling and stereotyping

influence how people look at and understand the world around them and in the media.

Does labeling and stereotyping influence how we look at and understand the world? By

having students walk in a different pair of shoes of their own stereotyping they will draw

parallels of their own stereotypes and how media influences that.

Essential Questions:

- How can the arts break down stereotypes?

- How are the arts connected to each other and to social justice?

Unit Objectives and Standards:

Students will be able to:

‐ Create a photographic body of work with a partner consisting of elements and

aspects of chosen character’s assumed surroundings by using a disposable point-

and-shoot camera and incorporating photographic elements of harmony, balance

or composition.

‐ 26.B.4d Visual Arts: Demonstrate knowledge and skills that communicate clear

and focused ideas based on planning, research and problem solving.

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‐ Choose a song to accompany chosen character that reflects the theme, lyrics and

musical elements and writing a 1-2 page paper describing how the song relates to

the chosen character.

‐ 27.B.2 Identify and describe how the arts communicate the similarities and

differences among various people, places and times.

‐ Choreograph and perform a 1-2 minute dance with a partner that relates to chosen

character by using traditional steps associated with student specified dance using

balance, composition and harmony, adding an 8-count of related but originally

produced dance steps that portray historical aspects of specified dance, using

appropriate music for the dance.

‐ 26.B.4a Dance: Create and perform a composition communicating clear and

focused ideas based on planning, research and complex problem solving related to

specific guidelines.

‐ Reflect on their experience living as their stereotyped character and how media

targets them as well as their misconceptions of stereotypes by writing a 1-2 page

paper.

‐ 27.A.4b Analyze how the arts are used to inform and persuade through traditional

and contemporary art forms.

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Unit Details:

Materials:

- point-and-shoot cameras (24 roll)

- 50 pk. of blank cds

- use of internet

- journals

- writing utensils

- cd player

Vocabulary:

‐ harmony

‐ balance

‐ composition

Time Frame:

Class time: 6 weeks (12 -- 45 minute class periods)

Resources:

‐ Goldberg, RoseLee & Nikki S. Lee. Nikki S. Lee: Parts. Ostfildern, Germany:

Hatje Cantz Publishers, 2006. ISBN: 9783775716727

‐ Guiding dance artists Armand Fields and Erin Jackson of Second City

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‐ http://www.claritas.com/MyBestSegments/Default.jsp?ID=30&SubID=&pageNa

me=Segment%2BLook-up (Claritas website)

Unit Sequence of Learning:

Throughout unit:

Imagine/Extend/Refine – Students will keep a journal of television, magazine and

billboard advertisements they observe in their everyday life and within what context they

see it in i.e. in what neighborhood, magazine or during what television shows.

Assessment:

Students will have 3 or more examples per week recorded in their journals of different

advertisements they observed and where they observed them. By the end of the unit,

there will be 5 or more tear examples from various publications with the publication

noted and 18 examples observed.

Lesson 1:

(Class 1,2 and 4)

Connect/Attend – Students will be shown a wide spectrum of headshots of various

people and asked to identify which social class they belong to: upper, middle, lower,

under. Each social class will be defined and written on the board, as a class we will

decide which category to place each picture.

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Teacher will then randomly distribute a Claritas profile to each student. Two or three

students, depending on the number of students in the class, will receive the same profile

and work together to create two (or three) separate yet similar characters based on the

profile.

Imagine – As a class, we will create a list of questions for the character to answer: What

gender am I? Where do I live? What ethnicity am I? What food do I like and where do I

like to eat out? Etc.

After a list of questions has been formed, the teacher will have students examine the work

of Nikki S. Lee. Teacher will explain Lee’s technique of using a point-and-shoot camera

and her process of immersing herself within different cultures and subcultures.

Inform/Practice/Extend – Teacher will pass out disposable point-and-shoot cameras to

each pair/group of students; the students will take pictures over the next 1-2 weeks from

their character’s perspective and of them as their character. Teacher will instruct the

students how to use the cameras, though most students will already be savvy.

Teacher will discuss the importance of and explain the elements of harmony, balance and

composition in photography. We will look at fine art photography and advertising

photography for examples, students will have been asked to keep an eye out for pictures

they like in different magazines and bring them in.

Perform – Each pair/group of students will create a way in which to display their photos

e.g. a photo album, poster board, frames, etc. and present it to the class. In their

presentation, they will choose 5-7 photos to talk about and a brief class discussion will

ensue.

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Assessment:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Requirement of Assignment
1. Identified and portrayed 5 or more appropriate elements based on the
character e.g. food, car, books, residence, etc.
2. Included a “self-portrait” with 3 or more appropriate elements e.g. hair
style, clothing, jewelry, etc.
3. Employed 1 or more photographic elements: composition, harmony,
and/or balance in 3 or more pictures.

Lesson 2:

(Class 3)

Connect/Attend/Inform – The class will begin with the teacher playing a popular song

that the kids are familiar with and follow up with a discussion. First, the teacher will ask

the students what the song makes them think of, how it makes them feel and any personal

experience they have with the song, how they connect with it. The teacher will play the

song again in parts and break down what the artist is saying, the theme of the song and

the composition, harmony and balance the song entails. We will compare and contrast

the elements of harmony, composition and balance between photography and music.

Imagine/Practice – The students will write a paragraph reviewing the song from their

character’s perspective.

Extend/Refine/Perform – Students will be instructed to search for a song that their

character would relate to and write a 1-2 page paper explaining why they chose that song

based on the theme and at least one element of the song.

Assessment:

Yes or No Requirement of Assignment


1. Explained how the song’s theme reflects your character.
2. Explained the use of harmony, composition and/or balance used in the

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song.
3. Identified a radio station or venue where this song may be heard and
why.

Lesson 3:

(Class 5-7)

Connect/Attend/Inform – Two dance artists will put on a short performance that

incorporates various popular dances. The students will be asked if they recognize any of

the dances and whom they think would employ the different dances. The dance artists

will give a brief overview of the history of the dances they performed and as a class, we

will discuss the balance, harmony and composition of different dances and again compare

and contrast these elements with that of visual art and music.

Imagine – Students will brainstorm in their journal about what type of dancing their

character would do and then get together with their partner/group to discuss what dance

they would like to perform.

Extend – Students will research different dances and decide on one to perform for the

class. They will research their chosen dance’s history and incorporate an original 8-count

step related to their dance and its history to be put into a 1 minute performance. They

will pick a song that compliments their dance or they will choose 1 of the 2 or 3 songs

from the prior assignment.

Practice/Refine – Students will brainstorm, practice and refine their dance steps for final

performance.

Perform – Each pair/group will perform a 1 minute dance performance.

Assessment: (Peer Review)

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Yes or No Criteria Explanation
1. Was there balance, How?
composition and/or harmony?

2. Based on what you know of Why?


the characters, were you convinced
that they would dance this dance?

3. Did you notice the original 8- Was it related to the rest of the
step dance move? dance?

Unit Wrap-up:

(Class 8-12)

Practice/Refine – Students will spend 2 class periods continuing to research and perfect

each element of their final portfolio (dance performance, song choice paper, journals,

photographs and final paper).

Connect/Attend – Members from the community and abroad who are actually apart of

the assigned Claritas profiles will come into the class to answer student questions. After

the students have a Q&A with the panel, the class will decide who they think belongs to

what profile, see if they are right and if the character they created was close to or way off

from the person before them.

Perform – Students will present their final portfolio in any coherent fashion preapproved

by the teacher and perform their final dance performance. Parents will be invited to this.

Assessment:

Yes or Criteria of portfolio and dance

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No
1. Explained in a 1-2 page typed paper their experience as their character,
their stereotypes of their character and the effects of media on stereotypes.
2. Performed a 1 minute danced using appropriate music, incorporating an
original 8-step dance step and employing composition, harmony and/or
balance.
3. Included a (re)written 1-2 page typed paper explaining the reason of a
chosen song (previously written).
4. Developed a journal consisting of 18 or more observations of
advertisements from billboards, television or magazines and 5 or more tear
examples from magazines. Each example accompanied by where it was seen
or heard.
5. Created, edited and included 5-7 photographs that employ balance,
harmony and/or composition and reflect chosen character.
6. Produced a readable and coherent portfolio where everything is in order,
stapled where needed and neatly organized.

Involvement of parents and community:

Community is described under “connect/attend” in the unit wrap-up; the parent

involvement is included under “perform” in the unit wrap-up.

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36 Views of Farragut

by Kristie Keenon

I. Introduction:

Introduction to Lesson

A. The Subject Area: Printmaking, Art History

B. The School: Farragut Career Academy

C. The Grade Level: 10-12

D. Description of the lesson: Students will make a linoleum relief block print from a

sketch that is derived from a session of brainstorming surrounding the concept of their

high school. We will be looking at Hokusai's 36 Views of Mt. Fuji and Damien Hirst's

work. Students will replicate working in a factory while creating prints of their block and

then will be hand binding them in a book.

E.1. Overarching Understandings: Students will understand the process of relief block

printing, the history of Japanese landscape prints especially those of Hokusai, the many

perspectives of a single object or concept and the relevance of community. Students will

also be introduced to the idea of commodity within the art world and how that can relate

to conceptualization.

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E.2. Essential question(s): How are ideas and concepts related to form a bigger picture?

II. National & Illinois Standards and Grade Level Descriptors

National/Illinois Standards & Grade Level Performance Descriptors

National Art Standards

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Understanding and applying media,

12.1 techniques, and processes

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Understanding the visual arts in relation to

12.4 history and cultures

Illinois Standards

STANDARD: Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and


IL.25.A
expressive qualities of the arts.

STANDARD: Understand processes, traditional tools and modern


IL.26.A
technologies used in the arts.

STANDARD: Apply skills and knowledge necessary to create and perform in


IL.26.B
one or more of the arts.

IL.27.B STANDARD: Understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and

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everyday life.

Grade Level Performance Descriptor(s)

> Analyze and evaluate student and professional works for how aesthetic
IL.25.A.5
qualities are used to convey intent, expressive ideas and/or meaning.

> Visual Arts: Analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and processes
IL.26.A.4e
combine to convey meaning.

> Analyze and classify the distinguishing characteristics of historical and


IL.27.B.4a
contemporary art works by style, period and culture.

> Analyze how the arts shape and reflect ideas, issues or themes in a
IL.27.B.5
particular culture or historical period.

III. Desired Result(s)

A.

Students will know: What a concept map is and how to create one.

Students will be able to: Create a concept map by beginning with a central idea and

branching off many ideas in a systematic fashion.

B.

Students will know: The work of Hokusai, the basic characteristics of Japanese

landscapes; and the work of Damien Hirst, the characteristics of conceptual artwork.

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Students will be able to: Recognize the basic differences between Hokusai's woodblock

prints and the work of Damien Hirst by comparing works of both artists in written

statements.

C.

Students will know: The tools and processes of relief printmaking.

Students will be able to: Create a linoleum relief block using the proper tools to produce

an image of a chosen community landmark (Farragut Career Academy) from a sketch.

D.

Students will know: The process of relief block printmaking.

Students will be able to: Create an edition of the number of students in the class by using

proper printmaking techniques as demonstrated by the teacher.

E.

Students will know: Basic bookbinding techniques.

Students will be able to: Construct a book of 30-35 images using basic bookbinding

techniques.

Assessment:

A. Student created a concept map?_____(5pts.)

• central idea?_____(1pt.)

• 3 (at least) branches?_____(3pts.)

• 9 (at least) twigs?_____(3pts.)

1.) 3 different sketches of concepts?_____(3pts.)

2.) Final sketch for transfer to lino block?_____(5pts.)

*20 pts.

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B. Analyzing art worksheet )?_____

*10 pts.

C. Transferred image to lino block?_____(5pts.)

Cut image neatly into lino block?_____(15pts.)

*20pts.

D. Made an edition of ___ identical and clean final prints?_____

*30pts.

E. Neatly hand bound book with ___ images and a handmade cover?_____

*30pts.

**Total: 110 pts.

A = 99-110 pts. B = 88-98 pts. C = 77-87 pts. D = 70-76 pts.

Prerequisite learning

Students have done basic relief cuts and are aware of the negative effect i.e. black is

white and white is black. Students have also learned how to use printmaking tools so all

learning in this area will be review.

IV. Materials and Technology

Materials and technology resources

- paper

- pencil

- digital camera (optional)

- computer

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- projector

- printer

- charcoal (for transferring to block)

- newsprint

- heavy/nice paper

- speedball printing ink

- brayers

- relief cutting tools

- ink-rolling surfaces

- newspaper (for table protection)

- bookbinding thread

- bookbinding needles

- beeswax

- awls

- rulers

Resources

Analyzing Art

http://www.scribd.com/doc/28689692/Analyzing-Art-Questions

Blog

http://mskeenonsartcorner.blogspot.com/

36 Views of Mt. Fuji

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http://www.manpai.com/Grandes_series/Hokusai_Fuji36/Hokusai_36_vistas_monte_fuji.

htm

Damien Hirst

http://www.gagosian.com/artists/damien-hirst/exhibitions/

V. Procedures

1) Teacher's preparation

Class 1:

Create a blogspot for students while they are in the computer lab.

Class 2:

Gather images of Hosukai's 36 Views of Mt. Fuji and have them prepared for a slideshow

on a computer projector (see resources).

Gather images of Damien Hirst for a slideshow (see resources).

Gather paper (computer paper is fine) and pencils - 1/student, set them at each table.

Do a personal concept map for an example.

(45 minutes)

Vocabulary

concept map

commodity

Class 3:

Gather newsprint, paper, charcoal, pencils, linoleum blocks, linoleum cutting tools -

1/student, set them at each table.

(5 minutes)

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Vocabulary:

relief print

block printing

Lino

Lino cutter

Class 4 & 5:

same as class 2

Class 6:

Set up for printing demo.

Make a print of original sketch for an example.

Set out brayers, ink, ink-rolling surfaces at a printing station.

Set out newsprint for practice prints.

(30 minutes)

Vocabulary

print

brayer

edition

factory

Class 7:

Same as class 4 + nice paper for final prints, no need to make another print.

(15 minutes)

Class 8-10:

Same as class 5.

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Class 11:

Sort prints so each student has one of each in a packet.

Gather bookbinding thread, beeswax, awls, bookbinding needles, rulers, pencils - 1

each/student except beeswax and awls 1/table.

Make a book as an example.

(45 minutes)

Vocabulary

Score

Five-stitch bookbinding

Class 11-13:

Same as class 11 except for making an example.

(10 minutes)

2) Methodology

Whole class __X___ (class discussions)

Cooperative groups______

Pairs__X__ (students will switch relief block with another student for printing)

Small group(s)__X____ (students will have small group discussions)

3) Set/Hook

Class will begin with a quick game of "Where's Mt. Fuji?" while looking at the 36 Views

of Mt. Fuji by Hokusai. Rattle off a few quick facts about Mt. Fuji and have a map handy

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to show the students where it is located. Also, go into some history of Hokusai, his wood

prints and the importance of Mt. Fuji in Japan.

Take students' prior experiences and knowledge into account (4):

Students are familiar with "Where's Waldo," the series of books where the viewer is to

find Waldo amongst a sea of people, I am asking the students to find Mt. Fuji in

Hokusai's woodblock prints much like that of finding Waldo.

Student participation

Students will be engaged silently trying to find Mt. Fuji and aloud as they verbally

announce the location of Mt. Fuji.

Anticipated Time: 10 minutes

4) Teacher Explanation/Modeling

1.) Students will begin by being introduced to the Japanese printmaker, Hokusai.

Continuing from the hook, it will be explained why Hokusai spent a good portion of his

life creating prints of Mt. Fuji and how their school similarly represents an anchor of

community because it is a meeting point for each of them everyday.

2.) Next, students will be instructed to create their own view of their school, but their

view can be very abstract or conceptual; what they finally decide on for their final sketch

may be something seemingly unassociated with the school itself, it's the about the path

they took to get there. The path will be made through concept mapping, which we will

originally do as a class so they can get an idea of how it flows. Once they decide on an

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image, they can begin to sketch it, but let the students know that while sketching, they

may be led in another direction and that is ok.

3.) The students will then be introduced to the contemporary artist, Damien Hirst. We

will look at some of his pieces in a slide show and discuss the conceptual framework

behind Hirst's work: how he doesn't really make his own work and how the final piece

juxtaposes the original concept. We will have a discussion around the idea of a "factory"

and how Hokusai did all of his own wood cutting but did not print them all in contrast to

Hirst who doesn't do anything but hires people to make his art for him.

4.) After the discussion, students will work in small groups while looking at a projected

image of a Hokusai print to answer some questions (see resources); then they will look at

a Hirst image and do the same, then the students will compare the 2 images.

5.) Students will work on their sketches and begin transferring to their lino block.

6.) Students will watch a demo on lino-cutting.

7.) Students will work on their lino block.

8.) Students will watch a demo on printing their lino block. When students are ready to

begin printing, they will be instructed that they are to trade with a classmate so they are

not doing their own work imitating the "factory" both of Hirst and Hokusai. Students

may or may not trade more than once, but they may not print their own block.

9.) Students will continue printing.

10.) When all the students have printed and there are at least 30 prints of each image, the

class will bind the images into books with a blank cover. The book will be entitled, The

____ Views of Farragut Career Academy with each student creating their own illustration

for the cover.

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11.) Students will trade their book with a classmate who will sign the book so every

student will have a book they did nothing with but sign.

Teacher modeling

1.) Teacher will demonstrate safe lino-cutting techniques and explain the nuances of

reliefs.

2.) Teacher will demonstrate printing their relief block:

• how to make a registration

• the proper amount of ink to use

• what a brayer is and how to properly roll the ink with the brayer

• how to roll the brayer over the lino block

• how to safely use the printing press and what to do when the press is unavailable

(use a wooden spoon)

3.) Teacher will lead the class in doing a five-hole bookbinding stitch

• cut enough thread to bind your book and coat it with beeswax

• thread the needle

• clip the pages of the book together so movement will occur while you are stitching

• measure the paper on the side you wish to bind on

• using a ruler, make 5 even dots marking where the holes for the stitching will go

• use an awl to punch holes where you have put the marks

• begin sewing

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Connections to Previous Learning:

Students are learning about the mass production process that printmaking can be useful

for. They have made zines and mail-art for wider distribution. With this lesson, they are

learning how artists use production and mass production for distribution and

commodification but also how printmaking can be used to pay homage to a communal

landmark.

Because this is an involved and abstract lesson, it is best to stop and ask students if they

are following and if they are not or they looked confused, I will backtrack and try to

explain my train of thought. The most important thing that students understand is that

they are to put pencil to paper to create an image that somehow represents their school,

no matter what that image may be. While the students are sketching, I am walking

around the room making sure they are on task and asking questions about their sketches

to get them to push or expand their thinking. During lino-cutting, printing and

bookbinding, it is imperative that students are clear on the instructions and procedures.

To make sure this is happening, I need to be constantly walking around the room and

monitoring the students' progress. I will allow the students to assist me in my

demonstrations and try for themselves before working on their project.

I expect students to talk to me if they are stuck on or questioning something; this is an

environment where people feel comfortable. I also expect students to respect the people

around them and the property they are using so the classroom remains a safe place.

I anticipate a final book that is hand bound and full of conceptual images made by the

class.

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Anticipated Time: 4-5 weeks

5) Guided Practice

There are ample occasions for discussions and questions in this lesson. Students will be

asked to thoroughly analyze works of art based on a series of questions (see resources),

there will be a class wide and small group activities where I will be facilitating

conversation. While students are analyzing the works of art, if they get stuck, I will point

out shapes I see and show them to spark other ideas.

Monitoring and adjusting

I will constantly be moving throughout the room to ensure that students are on task,

getting the task and are doing the task properly and safely.

Feedback during the lesson

Through every step I will be offering feedback in the form of questions or statements. I

will let students know that the image they choose is relevant as long as they can explain

to me their path in getting there. Always let students know that their work doesn't have

to be a masterpiece.

Plan for Differentiated Learning (i.e. non-reader, ELL-levels, gifted)

Description of challenged learner:

They are physically and mentally challenged, they need step-by-step instructions so they

do not get flustered.

Description of how lesson has been adjusted

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As is part of the lesson: the students can draw whatever they want, this makes it easier for

the easily frustrated student to not worry so much about their image and whether or not

they can draw. Ask the student what they are good at or enjoy drawing, it could even be

words. There is always a list on the board of instructions, for students who get

overwhelmed; it is helpful if they have step-by-step instructions with them that they can

check off as they go.

Plan for Interpretive Creative Learning

1.) I am willing to accept any bookbinding technique that does not use staples.

2.) I am willing to accept students adding to the image they have printed.

Closure

Each student will do a "self" assessment with a checklist, I put self in quotes because it is

not actually their work in the end. Everyone will exchange books at least once, and the

book they end up with will be the one they will assess with the checklist and hand in for

credit.

Homework or Independent Practice

Homework or independent practice for student related to the lesson.

Students will be encouraged to look at the media to find conceptual as opposed to literal

images.

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VI. Reflection

The students started this lesson strong, though it took them a one-on-one

explanation to grasp the concept of a concept map. Once it occurred to me to show them

an elaborate example of a concept map and go to each student showing and explaining,

each student took off with it and really enjoyed the freedom to concoct whatever they

wanted so long as they could trace the steps of how they got there. In the future, I would

begin with an example of the concept map.

The next step in the lesson was to carve the linoleum block with a tracing of their

chosen image, some students who were absent or late missed this demo and we ended up

with a few cuts. Following classes will have a system implemented where they must be

instructed before having access to the tools. I will use a checklist with each student’s

name and refer to it prior to passing out tools. After carving, the students printed; again,

some students missed instruction and consistently had inky prints. To amend this, I will

have a demo everyday until the students are absolutely accurate with their printing skills.

Lastly, we bound the books. I first stood around the class and demoed as all the

students followed me. This was daunting and the next day I decided to do a demo first

and then helped each student as needed. This proved to be the best way: demo first,

instruction as needed. This was much more efficient.

In assessing, I found that some students were unclear or missed instruction on

printing. Most of the students who fell short during assessment were the students who

were consistently late or absent. So, to reiterate, I would do a demo everyday during

different times to ensure that all students repeatedly have instructions ground into their

brains. Repetition is key for success in certain instances.

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Enlarging the Influence of Women

by Kristie Keenon

I. Introduction:

Introduction to Lesson

A. The Subject Area: Visual Art/Social Science/Language Arts

B. The School: Farragut Career Academy

C. The Grade Level: 9-12 (Art 1)

D. Description of the lesson: Students will choose a living woman who is currently and

internationally influential from a list and enlarge an image of the chosen woman using a

graphic design technique.

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E.1. Overarching Understandings: Students will understand the basics of enlarging an

image using simple lines and rulers. They will experience the concept of shrinking and

expanding manually, without a computer. Students will also understand the importance

of women around the world and the metaphorical correlation between the woman they

choose, how she has enlarged herself and the actual procedure of enlarging the image.

E.2. Essential question(s) When there is no computer, how can you enlarge an image?

What are some strides women are currently making around the globe?

II.National & Illinois Standards and Grade Level Descriptors

National/Illinois Standards & Grade Level Performance Descriptors

National Art Standards

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Understanding and applying media,

12.1 techniques, and processes

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Making connections between visual arts

12.6 and other disciplines

Illinois Standards

STANDARD: Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and


IL.3.A
structure.

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STANDARD: Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups
IL.18.B
in society.

STANDARD: Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and


IL.25.A
expressive qualities of the arts.

STANDARD: Understand processes, traditional tools and modern


IL.26.A
technologies used in the arts.

STANDARD: Analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday
IL.27.A
life.

Grade Level Performance Descriptor(s) [Indicate stage(s)]

> Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript


IL.3.A.5
specifications for a variety of purposes and audiences.

> Use methods of social science inquiry (pose questions, collect and

analyze data, make and support conclusions with evidence, report


IL.18.B.5
findings) to study the development and functions of social systems and

report conclusions to a larger audience.

> Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and

IL.25.A.4 expressive qualities in a composition/performance in dance, drama,

music and visual arts.

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> Visual Arts: Analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and
IL.26.A.4e
processes combine to convey meaning.

> Analyze how careers in the arts are expanding based on new
IL.27.A.5
technologies and societal changes.

PROFICIENT: Students apply media, techniques, and processes with


NAEA.VA.9-
sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity that their intentions are
12.1.P.1
carried out in their artworks

PROFICIENT: Students conceive and create works of visual art that


NAEA.VA.9-
demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas
12.1.P.2
relates to the media, techniques, and processes they use

PROFICIENT: Students compare the materials, technologies, media,


NAEA.VA.9-
and processes of the visual arts with those of other arts disciplines as
12.6.P.1
they are used in creation and types of analysis

PROFICIENT: Students compare characteristics of visual arts within a


NAEA.VA.9-
particular historical period or style with ideas, issues, or themes in the
12.6.P.2
humanities or sciences

III. Desired Result(s)

A.

Students will know: How to enlarge an image using a manual, simple grid technique

used by graphic designers.

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Students will be able to (define by audience, behavior, conditions): Enlarge an image of

any dimension by using a straight edge and a pencil.

B.

Students will know: The definition of value and how to identify value.

Students will be able to (define by audience, behavior, conditions): Create a value scale

using different techniques such as cross-hatching and stippling with a Sharpie marker.

Students will be able to (define by audience, behavior, conditions): Create an enlarged

image using a grid that emphasizes value in the form of patterns.

C.

Students will know: Different women throughout the world who are making a significant

impact.

Students will be able to: Write a grammatically correct and correctly spelled short essay

about the woman they chose to research and enlarge.

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Assessment:

A. Completed value scale worksheet ______

- worksheet successfully goes from white to black using crosshatching_____

- stippling_____

- patterns______

B. Made a grid on original image and an identical grid on larger paper ______

*Section A & B = 30 pts. (6 pts. each)

C. Completed final enlarged image (on time)_____

- student shows understanding of value by incorporating many patterns representing

value_____

- final image closely resembles original image_____

- final piece is clean and neat_____

*Section C = 40 pts. (10 pts. each)

D. Wrote a short essay (1 full paragraph)(on time)_____

- At least 5 sentences_____

- Grammar_____

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- Spelling_____

- Pertinent information about chosen woman_____

• Who?_____

• What?_____

• When?_____

• Where?_____

• Why?_____

*Section D = 30 pts.

**Total pts. = 100

A = 91-100 B = 81-90 C = 71-80 D = 61-70

Prerequisite learning

Students are familiar with using Sharpies and rulers. Students also know how to write a

paragraph with a beginning, middle and end.

IV. Materials and Technology

Materials and technology resources

- Sharpies=1/student

- scissors

- rulers

- pencils

- nice paper (any heavier stock paper)

- computer

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- projector

- Xerox machine

- printer

- Internet

Resources

Leonardo: Anatomy

By: Marco Cianchi

Arts and Activities http://www.artsandactivities.com/Page/Itworks/A090226a.html

Magazine: Project “Close to Mosaics”

By: Paul Zabos,

24 hours in 4 minutes, speed painting portrait - Eduard Piel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTDxuc8mj18&feature=related

Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People 2009

List of Women

V. Procedures

1) Teacher's preparation

Assemble materials:

-gather names and images of women

-print and copy images of women

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-get Youtube video ready to project

-make value scale worksheet, make copies

-create list of women, make copies

-begin an example, use for demonstrations

-reserve time in the computer lab, for research

-gather rulers, pencils, Sharpies, paper

-make transparency grid for differentiated learning

Practice procedures beforehand

-begin an example to use for demonstrations

New vocabulary:

value

stippling

crosshatching

horizontal

vertical

perpendicular

parallel

contour

Organize workstations

-Reserve time for the computer lab

2) Methodology

Whole class __X___ (whole class discussions)

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Cooperative groups __X___ (closure-students have a small group critique)

Pairs______

Small group(s)__X____ (students work in small groups)

3) Set/Hook

Students come into class as a video of an artist painting a grid painting to music is

projected onto a wall.

Take students' prior experiences and knowledge into account:

Students are familiar with the music playing in the video, their attention will definitely be

toward the video. They have some experience with grid painting, so watching a video

sped up to see someone doing it rapidly will catch their attention as well.

Student participation:

After all the students are seated and everyone has a chance to see a minute or two of the

video including the ending, I will turn it off and ask the class if they know what the artist

was doing, did they like it, did they notice the different stages of development, what the

artist thought was important, etc.; we will talk about it briefly and discuss the upcoming

project.

4) Teacher Explanation/Modeling

Students will first be instructed to complete a worksheet dealing with value (see

resources), this is to brush up on what they already know but may have forgotten. The

worksheet also introduces the concept of using pattern as a form of value. When students

are finished with their worksheet, they will decorate a sheet of paper with different

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patterns they can use during their project. Because there are so many squares to fill up in

this project, it is good to have a cache to refer to while working.

When students have covered a sheet with pattern ideas, they will be given a list (see

resources) of 12 descriptions of women or women's names and instructed to choose one.

There will be questions from the students about who is who on this ist, the students know

they are women, but I want it to remain vague; if they know who each is it may bias their

choosing. As a class, we will briefly discuss women's history and highlight that March is

Women's History Month; it will be explained that each woman on the list may or may not

be someone they have heard of but they are all women who are currently and

internationally influential.

Next, we will take a look at the artist Chuck Close and see how he has employed the grid

throughout his long, productive and prosperous career. We will look at about 5 images

and a couple of images of Close's work in progress. During work time (this will be a

very intensive project), I will chunk it to be interrupted with periods of research and

video clips so the students don't lose interest in the project. A quarter of the way through

the project, I will show some clips of Chuck Close in action; about half way through, I

will take the kids to the computer lab where they will research their chosen woman; and

toward the end I will interject the writing portion.

Teacher modeling

After we look at Chuck Close, we will begin our own grid; this will be done step-by-step

as a class until everyone gets the hang of it. There is basically no measuring involved

with this form of enlarging! but the students need to pay attention so they get it right;

once they've got it, it's so easy!

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Enlarging procedure:

1. Take original picture and set it in the lower left corner of the sheet of paper where the

final image will be.

2. Use a ruler or straight edge, place it in the corner of the original image and extend it

to the opposite diagonal corner of the larger sheet of paper.

3. Remove the original image, extend the missing part of the line (where the original

image was).

4. Wherever you decide to lop off the enlarged image is where the diagonal line ends,

make an identical diagonal line going the opposite way making an "X."

5. Draw a straight vertical line through the center of the "X", then a horizontal line

through the "X."

6. Now there are 4 boxes with a diagonal line going through each, repeat setp 4 & 5 until

you are satisfied with the size of the grid.

7. Everything you do to the large paper, do to the original image

When everyone has completed their grids to their satisfaction, I will demonstrate how to

use pattern in place of shading as a value tool.

Connections between previous and current learning:

Students have learned the elements and principles of design; I will reiterate them as we

go along particularly in emphasizing different patterns to use. Ask the students to recall

previous projects where design was involved; use line, shape, texture, etc. Point out that

the elements of art are used in everything, everywhere. Students also are familiar with

value; this is a way to "hit it home."

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Checking for understanding of procedures, expected behaviors, and anticipated products:

There is a checklist (see assessment) for every step of this project. If students are having

trouble, I will be able to catch it in time to fix it.

I expect students to be here everyday and on time to best understand the project (this is

highly unlikely). I also expect students to complete each part of the project on time and

to the best of their ability.

As stated in the assessment, students will complete a worksheet, an enlarged image of a

current influential woman and an accompanying paragraph.

5) Guided Practice

Continuously ask the students about the woman they chose: what they know about her,

why she is important; what other women are influential; do they see a connection

metaphorically about enlarging this woman?

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Monitoring and adjusting:

Constantly monitor to ensure that students are doing the grid right; if one is wrong, it's all

wrong! If they are having trouble "not" seeing the image, have them turn it upside down.

Feedback:

This is a cool project because when done right, an image "magically" appears. Let the

students know how talented they are and that they CAN draw!

Plan for Differentiated Learning (i.e. non-reader, ELL-levels, gifted)

There are a few students who have a hard time grasping concepts and one student who

has an aide, he has a really hard time grasping things.

For the student with the aide, I will have him do a different grid that I have put onto a

transparency so he doesn't have to worry about making his own. For the other students, I

will just make sure that they are in small groups with MKOs.

Plan for Interpretive Creative Learning

I would accept:

- a woman not on the list I have given so long as there is an accompanying reasonable

image and she is currently influential.

- students who wish to add touches of color - not too much though.

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Closure

Students will be given the rubric I am grading them with and have a chance to grade

themselves and supply a reasoning. This sheet is worth points as well.

Homework or Independent Practice

Though homework will not be required, I would encourage students to pay attention to

women in the media and ask themselves how are they represented, how many female

leaders are there, etc.

VI. Reflection

This lesson was a slow, meticulous and rigid process. The next time I teach it I will

introduce a small practice component so students more clearly see the importance of

concentrating on a single row and the values and shapes in that row. This will help

students begin to erase what they think they know about the human face i.e. how eyes are

shaped, how a nose is drawn, etc. I will also provide a wide library of patterns and more

examples of finished pieces, especially now that I have a selection of finished pieces.

I originally thought that because students were more into the project after I introduced

India ink and fatter Sharpies that I would begin the lesson with those as options along

side the thin Sharpies; but I like how some students worked with and liked the thin

Sharpies, maybe another class might all take to the thin Sharpies and not need the extra

motivation. If another class does seem to need the motivation, the other options are nice

to include as a “surprise.”

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After both the formative and summative assessments, I think I will continuously offer

points/day for ___ number of boxes completed and set realistic goals of where the

drawing should be on certain days. This way all students will be on the same page. For

students who rush through, I will assign another so they will be more focused on doing a

good job for the original piece. This is a simple project so long as the students get over

the “I can’t draw” or “this is too hard and boring” hump.

For the students who struggled in meeting the requirements, I will spend more time with

them one-on-one to ensure they are taking their time and they understand the process. It

is a delicate balance to spend the time needed with struggling students and with the rest

of the class, but in order for the struggling students to meet the requirements, it is

necessary for them to slow down and grasp the concept.

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Enlarging the Influence of Women

by Kristie Keenon

TEACHER ARTWORK SAMPLE

Education

Department

Educational Studies

Graduate Programs

Name: Kristie Keenon Cohort: 17

School & Grade: Farragut Career Academy, Art 1 (9-12)

Subject: Art 1

Date: Spring 2010

I. Contextual Factors:

A. The Community

Farragut Career Academy is located on Chicago's Southwest side on the cusp of the

North Lawndale and Little Village neighborhoods. The immediate surrounding

community is primarily Latino and low-income.

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B. The School

The student population at Farragut Career Academy consists of a primarily Latino

community with 80% followed by African-American at 19%. It is a neighborhood school

meaning it is not a school of choice and therefore has no required testing for admission.

The drop out rate is around 50% and college enrollment upon graduation below 25%.

There is a dress code. A significant amount of students are English language learners and

98% of the students receive free lunch. Also, many of the students are parents.

C. The Classroom

The classroom averages around 30 students per class. There is one teacher with no aide.

The classes are 47 minutes long. The arrangement is a grouping style, 9 tables with an

average of 4 seats at each table. Supplies are relatively plentiful; there is plenty of paper,

ink for printmaking, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, etc. There are 2 sinks, a computer for

the teacher (mainly for taking attendance), a large drying rack, 5 large cabinets, 2 large

shelving units, skylights and florescent lighting. Posters and students's work are

displayed throughout the room. There are 2 boards where the agenda is written for all

classes. During the 1st period, many students are tardy and though truancy is not too big

of an issue, absences are frequent due to suspensions.

II. Instruction: Implications of Contextual Factors:

When designing a lesson plan, it is important to keep in mind the number of absences in

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each class. Though in theory a lesson should take 1 week for instance, it will take 3

weeks and therefore there needs to be set in place a plan to ensure all students have the

ability to complete and understand an assignment. Also, many of these students are

lacking basic design knowledge and, though it may have been covered previously in the

class, simple techniques, skills and vocabulary need to be repeated.

For this particular lesson, Enlarging Influential Women, the process was a daunting

endeavor. First students had to choose a current internationally influential woman, I pre-

chose 12 women because a majority of the students would have chosen a relative or

media celebrity; my intention was that they learn about someone they knew nothing or

little about and given the time restraints this seemed improbable in a timely fashion.

Next, they were to enlarge the woman from a picture, again, due to limited resources,

time restraint and most students’ lack of knowledge with photo technology, I provided

the pictures. After the enlargement was underway, students used Sharpies to create

patterns throughout the gird that shaped their chosen woman. As this process progressed,

the students seemed to be getting bored, so India Ink and fatter pens were introduced.

Also, a paper was required for this assignment and because there are many students

struggling with English and writing, I only asked for one paragraph and provided the

outline for the paragraph.

Lesson’s Desired Results:

Description of the Lesson:

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Students chose one of 12 internationally influential women from a list of descriptions and

enlarged a provided black and white image of the woman using a graphic design

enlarging technique. Concentrating on value, students fill in their enlarged grid with

patterns that reflect their chosen woman.

Established Goals:

Students will learn how to enlarge an image, use design patterns to represent value and be

able to explain the importance of the woman they chose.

Understandings:

Students will have an in depth understanding of value. Students will understand the

metaphorical connection between literally enlarging a woman and how she has become

influential as well as how patterns used to represent value can also represent aspects of

their chosen woman. Students will also understand the vast diversity among influential

women in the world today and how they, too, can be influential and/or have a new found

respect/appreciation for the profound strength of women.

Essential Question(s):

How are women influential in today's world?

Objectives:

A.

Students will know: How to enlarge an image using a manual, simple grid technique

used by graphic designers.

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Students will be able to: Enlarge an image of any dimension by using a straight edge

and a pencil.

B.

Students will know: The definition of value and how to identify value.

Students will be able to: Create a value scale using different techniques such as cross-

hatching and stippling with a Sharpie marker.

Students will be able to: Create an enlarged image using a grid that emphasizes value in

the form of design patterns.

C.

Students will know: Different women throughout the world who are making a significant

impact.

Students will be able to: Research and write one paragraph based on the one women they

chose.

III. Assessment Evidence:

Pre-Assessment of:

Student A:

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Students in this section, (most developed) consistently showed an advanced knowledge of

design and value as well as how to use a grid for replication.

Student B:

Students in this section (developed) showed an understanding of using a grid and value,

but struggled with the idea of design.

Student C:

Students in this section (least developed) failed to complete the pre-assessment and/or did

not show an understanding of value, pattern or using a grid for replication.

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Post Assessment:

Assessment:

A. Completed value scale worksheet ______

- worksheet successfully goes from white to black using crosshatching_____

- stippling_____

- patterns______

B. Made a grid on original image and an identical grid on larger paper ______

*Section A & B = 30 pts. (6 pts. each)

C. Completed final enlarged image (on time)_____

- student shows understanding of value by incorporating many patterns representing

value_____

- final image closely resembles original image_____

- final piece is clean and neat_____

*Section C = 40 pts. (10 pts. each)

D. Wrote a short essay (1 full paragraph)(on time)_____

- At least 5 sentences_____

- Grammar_____

- Spelling_____

- Pertinent information about chosen woman_____

• Who?_____

• What?_____

• When?_____

• Where?_____

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• Why?_____

*Section D = 30 pts.

**Total pts. = 100

Student A:

This group excelled in areas A, B and C of the post assessment. In the "pattern" portion

of area A, students showed variation in pattern while showing complete understanding of

value. All students in this section mastered area B. One student struggled with the

drawing of the grid, but once they asked and were showed one-on-one they were

proficient and completed the grid effortlessly. In are C, each student excelled in every

subarea; they went beyond expectations to include patterns that incorporated personal and

metaphorical designs.

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Student B:

These students met the requirements of areas A, B and C. In the "crosshatching" and

"stippling" subareas this group was seamless, but the "pattern" subsection lacked

differentiation. Area B was a mixture of results, some students in this group excelled at

the grid while others struggled. The students who struggled tended to be more involved

while working on the image while the students who exceeded were easily distracted

working on the image. Again, in area C there was a mixture of outcomes, though slight.

The students who excelled at drawing the grid got tired of creating the image and rushed

through; the students who had some trouble with the grid really enjoyed the design

pattern process and produced a creative and clean final piece.

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Student C:

This group struggled with all areas. In area A this group showed an understanding of

value with stippling and crosshatching, but could not translate value into patterns. With

drawing the grid, area B, these students had to be showed more than one time and some

had to have a majority of the grid done for them. If the students in this group completed

the assignment, it lacked likeness of the original image, was rushed, did not show clear

comprehension of value and did not use much if any variation of design patterns.

Possible Explanations

Student A:

The students in this group excel in art and/or academics in general. They understand the

concept of value and how that can translate into design and further, how design can be

representative. The tendency to think beyond the requirements is typical because they

aim to do more than fulfill the requirements. Also, because this was a very rigid and

mechanical process, some students in this group were better geared toward this type of

intricate work and took it one row at a time.

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Student B:

Group B was a blend. The students who enjoyed making the grid were excited that they

were good at doing the repetitive process, they became fearful when they began having to

think while making value into design. This group also could not get themselves to look

at the original image one row at a time concentrating solely on the value; they were

concrete at seeing the whole picture and trying to draw what they thought they knew.

Student C:

Again, group C was stuck drawing what they thought they knew instead of looking at

value and shapes. This group also tended to rush, mainly to get it done because of

absences.

IV. Reflection and Prescription for Next Steps to Enhance Student Learning

Student A:

Being that this group excelled in all areas of skill and technique, it would be best to push

them in delving into the essential question: "How are women influential in today's

world?" Perhaps discover an art technique specific to the country of their chosen

woman's origin and somehow incorporate that into their own art. Or in the case of Tina

Fey, attempt to contact her and ask her personal questions. I would encourage these

students to really extend themselves beyond the requirements. Though the students as a

whole lack self-discipline and motivation, it is imperative that I, the teacher, instill the

motivation. Within this class, the main motivation stems from points, but with the

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students in group A who are getting good grades anyway, they are less likely to be

persuaded by points. So, I might begin researching myself to find a cool art technique or

attempt to contact Tina Fey and show the students just how cool these endeavors can be.

Student B:

I want these students to become more excited about the project in general. Not every

project can stimulate everyone; some students just did not like the intricate-ness

involved. I provided other outlets to speed along the process and once those were

introduced, most students took a better attitude toward the project thus improving their

work. One student was particularly indifferent during the project however, once I asked

that she add 3-D and color, she outdid herself. I asked another student in this group what

he would prefer to do for an art project and his response was to just paint whatever he

wanted, however he wanted; (un)fortunately, that is not the point of art instruction. If

these students were more aware of the reason we do things in class, they may be better

inclined to work harder. So, if I spent more time introducing art history and theory

throughout the lesson, a better understanding could lead to better work for students in this

group.

Student C:

Most students in this group were plagued with absences and/or learning disabilities.

Some lacked the concentration while others lacked motivation. To bring these students

up to the next level would require better attendance and for some of these students,

absences were out of their control. These students are the ones who need plenty of one-

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on-one attention, which I am happy to accommodate so long as they are. These are the

students who are motivated by points. It is important to let them know that expectations

are high and the result is satisfying. It's getting them to an exemplary result.

CLASS PROFILE

To be used in conjunction with the Teacher Work Sample (TWS)

Name____Kristie Keenon______________School____Farragut Career Academy_

School Address___2345 S Christiana Ave______City____Chicago____________

1. How many students in the class? Total_31__Males_16_Females_15__

2. What is the age range of the students? __14–17____

3. Identify the number of students in each category.

English language proficient____25_____

English language learners_____6_____

4. How many students have been designated with the following:

Gifted______ Learning Disabled__10__

Physically Disabled ______ Emotionally/behaviorally Disabled __10__

Blind/Visually Disabled _____ Deaf/Hearing Disabled _____

Developmentally Disabled _____ Traumatic Brain Disabled _____

Other (Please describe) _________________________________

5. How many students in each of these ethnic groups?

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White, non –Hispanic_____ African American, Black, non-Hispanic_5__

Puerto Rican _____ Asian/Pacific Islander _____

Mexican American or Chicano __26__ Native American, Inuit, Aleut_______

Other _________(describe)

Multi racial/ethnic _____

Standards

National Art Standards

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Understanding and applying media,

12.1 techniques, and processes

NAEA.VA.9- CONTENT STANDARD: Making connections between visual arts

12.6 and other disciplines

Illinois Standards

STANDARD: Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and


IL.3.A
structure.

STANDARD: Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups


IL.18.B
in society.

STANDARD: Understand the sensory elements, organizational principles and


IL.25.A
expressive qualities of the arts.

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STANDARD: Understand processes, traditional tools and modern
IL.26.A
technologies used in the arts.

STANDARD: Analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday
IL.27.A
life.

Grade Level Performance Descriptor(s) [Indicate stage(s)]

> Produce grammatically correct documents using standard manuscript


IL.3.A.5
specifications for a variety of purposes and audiences.

> Use methods of social science inquiry (pose questions, collect and

analyze data, make and support conclusions with evidence, report


IL.18.B.5
findings) to study the development and functions of social systems and

report conclusions to a larger audience.

> Analyze and evaluate the effective use of elements, principles and

IL.25.A.4 expressive qualities in a composition/performance in dance, drama,

music and visual arts.

> Visual Arts: Analyze and evaluate how tools/technologies and


IL.26.A.4e
processes combine to convey meaning.

> Analyze how careers in the arts are expanding based on new
IL.27.A.5
technologies and societal changes.

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PROFICIENT: Students apply media, techniques, and processes with
NAEA.VA.9-
sufficient skill, confidence, and sensitivity that their intentions are
12.1.P.1
carried out in their artworks

PROFICIENT: Students conceive and create works of visual art that


NAEA.VA.9-
demonstrate an understanding of how the communication of their ideas
12.1.P.2
relates to the media, techniques, and processes they use

PROFICIENT: Students compare the materials, technologies, media,


NAEA.VA.9-
and processes of the visual arts with those of other arts disciplines as
12.6.P.1
they are used in creation and types of analysis

PROFICIENT: Students compare characteristics of visual arts within a


NAEA.VA.9-
particular historical period or style with ideas, issues, or themes in the
12.6.P.2
humanities or sciences

Resources

Leonardo: Anatomy

By: Marco Cianchi

Arts and Activities

http://www.artsandactivities.com/Page/Itworks/A090226a.html

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Magazine: Project “Close to Mosaics”

By: Paul Zabos,

24 hours in 4 minutes, speed painting portrait - Eduard Piel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTDxuc8mj18&feature=related

Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People 2009

List of Women

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Lesson Adaptations

All students are unique and are best served by teachers who teach to the multiple

intelligences. However, there is a percentage of students who are special needs and their

special needs require modifications to the classroom and activities so that they may

achieve the same objectives as their peers. Some of these students are in special

classrooms (self-contained) or some may spend a majority of their day in resource rooms

away from the general population of the school or some may even attend a special

school; but a majority of these students are mainstreamed into the general education

classroom with modifications. All students who request modifications have an individual

education plan (IEP) or a “504” plan that has been set in place by a team consisting of a

special education teacher, parent and any other professional who may contribute valuable

information on the student’s behalf. The IEP and “504” plans are to be made known to

all the student’s teachers so each teacher is aware and can make the proper adjustments.

As an art teacher I will give examples of multimodal approaches that are more

generally related to the art classroom; however, every student is different and

modifications will be individualized as needed. For more specific modifications, I have

included individualized adjustments in my lesson plans (see Lesson Plans). Again, what

I am putting forth in this section is general and is there to ensure a classroom of success.

Classroom Environment:

• Set student in an area with little to no distraction – this may be at a group table

with students who are more studious workers or at a place that is generally nearer

to the teachers desk.

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• Use a personalized checklist for the students so they may keep it with them; this

list should include each step to be completed for the project.

• Allow the student frequent breaks if necessary or have a visual cue that the

student needs to leave the classroom.

Time Management & Transitions:

• Allow shorter work periods and frequent breaks when necessary.

• Allow an extended due date.

• Have a specific and consistent place for turning in assignments/projects.

• Inform student with several reminders, several minutes apart, before changing

from one activity to the next.

• Allow for a reduced or adjusted workload that still covers the objectives of the

lesson.

Presentation of Materials:

• Provide a model of finished project, both for the class and a copy for the students

to keep with them.

• Modify expectations based on students’ needs.

• Break assignments into segments of shorter tasks.

• Give alternative assignments rather than long written assignments.

• Provide written and verbal direction with visuals if possible.

• Break long assignments into small sequential steps, monitoring each step.

• Number and sequence steps in a task.

• Explain learning expectations to the student before beginning a lesson.

• Limit the number of concepts presented at one time.

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• Provide incentives for beginning and completing material.

Assessment:

• Place heavier emphasis on following the directions.

• Refer to the checklist provided to the student. Was it followed?

Behavior:

• Avoid confrontations and power struggles.

• Provide an appropriate peer role model.

• Develop a system or code that will let the student know when behavior is not

appropriate.

• Ignore attention-seeking behaviors that are not disruptive to the classroom.

• Arrange a designated safe place that student can go to.

• Develop a code of conduct for the classroom and visually display it in an

appropriate place where all students can see it and review it frequently.

• Develop a behavior intervention plan that is realistic and easily applied.

• Provide immediate reinforcers and feedback.

If each of these general modifications is put into action, the classroom will be a place

for success. Overall, lessons are easily modified when the classroom is effective.

Lessons, I have found, need no more than a step-by-step checklist and adjusted rubric to

accommodate students with special needs.

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Grouping Arrangements

There are numerous grouping arrangements available for the classroom and

numerous research studies to argue for or against each one. As an art teacher, I believe

the most effective grouping arrangement to be that of small groups, 4-5 students per

table. As the teacher, I am the facilitator of learning rather than the authority; I am rarely

at my desk or in the front of the classroom, but throughout the classroom talking with

students or leading a discussion from multiple areas in the room. I promote ownership of

student work and the discussion with peers to push or elaborate personal work. For the

objectives I wish to meet as the art teacher, the most productive grouping arrangement is

that of small, cooperative groups. For this section, I will discuss the benefits of

cooperative groups, how I have used small groups and how I have graded cooperative

group assignments.

Art is a class where students are constantly working on a multitude of projects

requiring a lot of movement both by them and by me, the teacher. I weave in and out of

groups discussing with each student his or her project, or I am weaving throughout the

class while leading a discussion. This gives me the opportunity to see each student and

have each one see me; it also allows for me to actively engage in and be part of the class

rather than an authority who stands front and center facing rows of students.

Opportunities for discussion arise more often because the grouping styles invite dialogue

both in their groups while I am having one-on-one discussions with other students and as

a class while I am leading discussions. Students benefit from feedback from their peers.

By being in groups, the openings for discourse are readily available in a comfortable

atmosphere. Aside from feedback, students are also encouraged to converse with one

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another during class discussions allowing for more diverse opinions and viewpoints to

add to the class discussions. Not to mention, cooperative groups promote classroom

community.

I use small groups on a daily basis because that is how I have arranged the

classroom. However, though there are times when students are working independently in

small groups there are also times when students are working collaboratively in small

groups. An instance when I had students working collaboratively was during a project

where groups of 3-4 were assigned a “role”; this was an adequate group project because

there were only seven “roles” to choose from. Each “role” had to create an historical

political cartoon that answered one of two questions, transfer that cartoon to a linoleum

block, carve it and print it in an edition of three. To successfully accomplish this lesson,

students had to be aware of the dynamics of working within a group, i.e. assigning

appropriate tasks, cooperation, listening skills, etc. With the students already having this

skill, it was an easy task to accomplish and continue to the project.

When I graded the students on the group work, I discussed with each group how

they assigned each task to ensure all students contributed an equal amount. I recorded

each student’s task and observed the activities during each class, making sure everyone

was doing what it is they were supposed to be doing. At the end of the project, each

student did a self- and group-assessment that was handed in with the project. I read each

assessment, compared it to what I observed and graded accordingly each individual and

each group. Typically, if the group received a high grade each student in that group

would receive the same grade the group received; in rare instances a student will either

get a better or worse grade than the group depending on the effort noticed during the

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project. For the project used as an example, each student received the same grade as the

group. Along side the academic grade, students are also graded on their collaborative

skills.

Grouping arrangements in the classroom play a vital role in the overall

atmosphere. Small, cooperative groups encourage discussion, community and ownership

of individual work or group work. In the art classroom where there is plenty of

opportunity for movement and feedback, small groups prove to be the most rewarding

arrangement both for independent group work and collaborative work.

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Using Technology

In today’s world, the use of technology is vital in all areas of life but especially in

the classroom. There is such an array of resources to be utilized; resources that make

learning more enjoyable, enhance comprehension, aid disabled students, build students’

technological literacy, globalize the classroom and make students competitors in the

growing global economy. However, technology may also be harmful. Students may lose

their ability to have healthy human interaction, become dependent upon technology for

education or encounter inappropriate material. It is with proper guidance, discussed in

this section, that technology fosters student development of higher order thinking skills. I

will briefly discuss the ways I will effectively use technology in the classroom:

integration, multimedia art, communication, research; and then elaborate one way I used

technology throughout a unit, specifically in one lesson.

Technology can be defined as a way humans can change or control their

environment. With the plethora of digital outlets, students can enhance, manipulate, slow

down or speed up time and quickly transfer this information into other media. For

instance, to integrate science I could simply employ a digital microscope to project the

contents of a cell onto a large screen for students to observe and duplicate. They could

then scan their image into a computer, manipulate the image using a software program,

print the manipulated image and continue to enhance or manipulate the image

indefinitely. The possibilities are endless.

As an art teacher, the multimedia component serves as the most exciting aspect of

technology and is the area in which I will discuss specifically how I will use technology

in a lesson. Because technology is an ever-evolving and progressive resource, it is

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important for students to realize how it can be used in the visual arts. In the art

curriculum, traditional art skills are strongly emphasized: painting, drawing, sculpture,

printmaking, etc.; but any of these disciplines can be combined with technology. This

brings me to the unit plan used to illustrate how I have integrated technology, the Identity

Unit (see Units). A brief overview outlines that students will be using digital cameras

(still and motion), Photoshop and a projector. Students spend ten weeks exploring what

identity means through multiple media with one lesson focusing on manipulating their

identity with Photoshop. Based on a chosen subculture, groups of 3 students manipulate

photos they took of each other to represent that subculture; e.g. if students chose “nerds”

as their subculture, each group would manipulate their photo to represent a “nerd.” They

then project their manipulated image onto a large surface and paint it. Not only has

technology been incorporated with traditional painting, but students also spend ample

time exploring what identity means and how easily it is manipulated both literally and

figuratively.

In addition to creating and manipulating reality, students also have the ability to

become apart of an alternative reality, or virtual reality. An example is Virsona.com, a

website that allows students to interact with people who are no longer living as well as

create avatars. Beyond creating avatars and virtual worlds, students can also take virtual

field trips to the Louvre or the Uffizi, places where students would otherwise not be able

to take a fieldtrip.

The Internet offers immeasurable possibilities for the classroom: research, blogs,

forums, social networking, free publishing of any media; it is an integral aspect of

communication today. Communication is the last method for technology I will refer to in

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this section. I plan to create class blogs for updates, homework, events and classroom

news and I will use e-mail as a primary source of contact with parents. Students will also

have occasions to create their own blogs and publish their art as well as use the Internet

as a research catalyst and way to communicate with other students around the globe.

In sum, the use of technology is endless, inevitable and imperative. The world is

changing at an astounding rate due to technology and it is our duty as educators to keep

up, use it as a resource and aid our students in becoming productive, global participants.

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Domain A Reflection: The Choreographer of Instruction

When I decided to return to school to receive my Master’s in Art Education, I had

only a handful of teaching experience; but each experience was valuable in its own way

and served as the catalyst for my journey toward a teaching career. Nothing, however,

prepared me for the tedious efforts involved when managing a classroom full of thirty

plus students. Not to mention remaining organized enough to sustain classroom

management and developing lesson plans that would hold the attention of each student.

Each student brings a unique dynamic to the classroom; I have learned that the most

effective teacher maintains organization and presents engaging lessons that capture the

interest of every student in the classroom. This is a key contributor to preserving overall

classroom management.

During the many hours I spent observing various art teachers throughout Chicago,

I mentally noted strategies I liked as well as those I disliked. I was the silent detective

who sat in the classroom looking for clues that would tell me why one teacher’s

classroom lacked control while another’s displayed a sense of respect and peaceful

learning. Of course, I associated myself with the teacher who kept a reverent classroom.

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I thought to myself how I would have done things differently than the teacher who failed

to keep an orderly class. It was not long before the wind was knocked out of my sails for

that ill-conceived notion. All I can say is, it’s a good thing I didn’t choose detective work

as my career path.

Throughout the first year of studying educational philosophy as a graduate

student, we discussed classroom strategies and lesson planning on an intellectual level,

but it was not until I was actually in the classroom that I, as a future educator, became

fully aware of the struggles involved with the noble profession of teaching. In my first

week of student teaching I had my cell phone stolen, was called inappropriate names and

found myself talking to the backs of my students’ heads. Seemingly, not one of those

shining faces was pointed in my direction, waiting breathlessly to hear what I had to say.

Clearly, all the educational philosophy and classroom management strategies I was armed

with were no match for a real, live classroom.

I spent the first seven weeks of my student teaching in a magnet elementary

school serving grades K-8. Fortunately, my mentor at this school was notorious for his

25 years of classroom management, organization and integrated lesson plans. Initially I

was skeptical of his management strategies. They seemed more fear-instilling than

productive, but I quickly recognized his reasoning and noticed that he genuinely cared for

his students. He was also passionate about his lessons and consistently organized. There

were 720 students that went through my mentor’s class per week; the classes ran

smoothly because each student was celebrated and thus engaged. Each class was

carefully prepped, so all available time was used effectively.

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After the first week of chaos, the following weeks progressively improved. My

phone was returned, I had a conversation with the student who used inappropriate

language toward me, and by the last week I was teaching to a classroom full of engaged

faces.

Moving on to high school for my last seven weeks of student teaching, I deluded

myself into thinking that seven weeks of practice somehow enlightened me to all the

nuances of education. By now I was certain I knew all there was to know. I really didn’t

need that last seven weeks of student teaching; I was ready for a classroom of my own.

What was I thinking? You don’t have to remind me. I wasn’t and again, I was duped.

Not only is teaching a life-long learning process, but there is quite a difference between

the young mind of an elementary-aged student and the mind of an adolescent. In fact,

there is no comparison, and furthermore there is another whole set of rules to follow.

It was only my second day when I ran into one of these snags. Two young

gentlemen in my class were carrying on a conversation of there own, oblivious to me. I

let my frustration get the better of me as my elementary mentor had done occasionally. I

sent the students out into the hallway so I could finish my lesson without distraction. I

planned to have a personal conversation with the two disruptors later.

As it turns out, this is not an option with high school students and they simply left

the school with my unintended consent. This incident certainly did nothing to reinforce

my classroom management skills to the rest of the students. With younger children, this

strategy may be effective; with older students quite the opposite is true. Thankfully, my

cooperating teacher was in the room and quickly diffused the situation. The next day, I

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had a conversation with the students and the three of us came to a friendly yet firm

agreement, and they were never disruptive in class again.

As a result of this occurrence, I realized many things. Most importantly I learned

that failure to plan for every possibility leads to disengagement. Disengagement is the

result of poor organization and classroom management. Once students lose interest, it is

an extremely difficult task to regain their attention. Throughout my remaining time, I

never had a moment where the students were uninvolved. I planned for everything and

ensured that students knew what was expected of them at all times. Everyday, I wrote the

agenda and objectives on the board. When I noticed students showing signs of boredom,

I facilitated a discussion that let me know how to redirect their energy. By the end, I

somehow managed to produce a class of enthusiastic, engaged and grateful students.

Classroom management, organization and engaging lesson plans are by far the

most difficult aspects of teaching to master. Together, they make for a dynamic

classroom; if one is missing the other two suffer. Keeping this triangle in balance is a

lifelong process, and in my fourteen weeks of trial and error, I became acutely aware of

the importance each leg plays in the overall choreography of instruction.

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