3. INTRODUCTION
“The principal goal of education is to
create men who are capable of doing
new things, not simply of repeating
what other generations have done.”
-Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Swiss Cognitive Psychologist.
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4. INTRODUCTION
My classroom is a relatively enclosed space, but you wouldn’t
know this by looking at my students work. They are constantly
encouraged and motivated to let their imagination fly, dance,
skip or run outside of the four walls designated as the
Elementary School Art Room. The best evidence of this is the
enthusiasm with which students walk in and out of my room.
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5. INTRODUCTION
Experiment with
New Techniques
& Materials.
Motivate Encourage Self
Originality and Assessment &
Inspire Creativity. Expression.
Promote Positive Maintain a Clean
Attitudes & & Organized
Behavior. Workspace.
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6. PLANNING & PREPARATION
• A course Curriculum/Pacing is in place for each grade level:
• First Grade , Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade & Fifth Grade.
• Classes are planned ahead through the use of Lesson Plans for every
Grade level/Unit. First Grade (2011) , Second Grade (2011) , Third Grade
(2011) , Fourth Grade (2011) & Fifth Grade (2011) .
Examples for 09-10 School Year:
First Grade , Second Grade , Third Grade, Fourth Grade , Fifth
Grade.
Examples for 10-11 School Year:
First Grade , Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth
Grade.
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7. PLANNING & PREPARATION
• Study/Application of Best Teaching Practices in Art. (Slide #24)
• Instructional outcomes are planned through the Backward Design
Method. (Examples for 2009-2010) (Example for 2010-11)
• Instruction is designed to be coherent through Curriculum Maps and
UBD Units .
2010-2011 UBD Unit Examples
First Grade , Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade.
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8. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
•The 1st class of each semester focuses on Classroom procedures and regulations.
(2010-11Example)
•The classroom is organized for maximum efficiency and use of space.
• (Example for 2009-2010) (2010-11 example)
•Each class is broken up into groups of 5 to optimize individual attention.
•(2010-11 example )
•This groups also work as Teams in order to gain/loose class work points and
complete projects.
(Example for 2009-2010) (Example for 2010-11)
•Students help create a positive environment by adding/editing their own rules.
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9. CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
•A Conduct System is in place including an Art Refocus Form.
•Students are aware of what is expected of them through the rules (conduct) ,
guiding questions (learning) and instructions (assignments).
2009 -2010 Examples of Guiding Questions & 2010-11 Example.
•Students are proud and enthusiastic about their work and displaying it.
2009 -2010 Display of Student Work
2011 -2012 Display of Student Work & Projects.
2010-2011 - A positive climate is created through the display of posters.
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10. INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
• Directions and procedures are communicated clearly and accurately.
• Questioning and discussion techniques are utilized in class.
• (Quality of questions- Six Facets of Understanding- Habits of Mind 2011)
• Students are engaged in learning through the use innovative materials.
2009 -2010 Example of Innovative Material (2010-11 example)
• Each Unit includes an Art Project students need to fulfill.
2009 -2010 Example of Art Project (2010-11 Example of Art Project)
• Special Activities are constantly part of the class dynamics.
(2009-2010 Example of Special Activities) (Art & Music Week 2011)
• Technology is used on a daily basis in the form of Prezi Presentations,
Power Point , video beam, blog, Google image, etc.
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11. INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT
• Rubrics and checklists are utilized to assess students performance.
• Students are given feedback on a daily basis and with Progress Reports
when needed.
(Example)
• Students are given the opportunity to reflect with self-assessments .
• Lesson are adjusted to cater to different Learning Styles.
(Example)
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12. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSABILITIES
• Student grades are handed in on time and kept in order.
• Communication with families is done with emails, one-on-one and through the
webpage.
• Communication with the community is done via Edline updates & Lincoln This
Week news
• Engagement of families in the instructional program is done through Lincoln
Loves Art Blog.
• Information about the Arts Instructional Program is available at the Curriculum
Office.
• Engagement of families in the instructional program.
• Participation in the community is done through special projects, like the 5th grade
Musical. (2009 -2010 Bottle Cap Art) (2010 Arts & Music Week)
• The Art Class and it’s resources are always available to other teachers and their
activities. (2011 Kinder Class , 2011 Preschool Bulletin Board)
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13. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSABILITIES
• Pedagogical skills and content knowledge are improved on an a yearly basis.
(Teacher’s goals) 2010-12 Teacher Goals.
• Growing and developing professionally/participating in the MoMA Summer
Institute for Teachers Connecting Collection 2011.
• The Sponsor an Angel Program has been a successful contribution to the Service
Learning Projects. (Christmas 2010)
• Compliance with school regulations as well as to the mission and vision of Lincoln
School are seen through the Teacher’s commitment to the English Improvement Plan.
• Teacher shows professionalism and is seen as a role model through participation in
programs like Enrichment and the trial Clusters. (2009-2010 Clusters)
• Reflection and feedback from observations is taken into consideration for
professional growth.
• Parent/Student questionnaires done with online evaluations.
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