Halloween Door Decoration Contest

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Portfolios 2011-12

 These are overs of student portfolios from a few years back that I had forgotten about. There is a mixer of 3 different concepts here, grades 9 to 11. Perspective, colour theory and I actually can't remember what I asked the grade 9's to do. I believe it was some abstract using some elements of design but I can't remember. As you'll notice when checking out by blog I did not return to doing portfolio covers again. I found it took too long to do with the limited time I am given to teach art and I found a much simpler way to store students work; using one coloured folder (folded Bristol board) for each group.  This new method of organizing students work is much more efficient and user friendly.

 



ART CATCH UP

TO ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS

 HADLEY ART CATCH UP:

DAY 3 - 5

 

PHILEMON ART CATCH UP:

DAY 1-3-5

TheClassRoom

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This summer my class room cupboards and counters were renovated. I present to you the results. I love my room.

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BACK ROOM - "ATTICK"

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"I say VOICES, you say SHHHHH!"

This saying quite possibly saved my career. As you must know, the art room can be quite chaotic with regards to the noise level and students being deeply involved in their work. I have always known that I needed to find a really good and unique tactic in getting my students attention when I need to deliver instruction or announce clean up time and closure. This bay far has been the best one I have found yet. At first the older students were apprehensive to my use of such a tactic, but I knew in my gut that it would work and be very successful in getting students attention. I just needed to stick with it and to never give up. All it took was persistance and constancy. I took it serious so they took it serious. I haven’t looked back; it has been great! It works so well in my classroom. Whenever I need their attention I am often able to get quietness as soon as I say the work ‘voices’. I make sure to never over use its use within one class period because if I did the reaction and attention from students wouldn’t be as well received and or be as effective as it is. 

Messenger Board

I set up the messenger board at the beginning of the year for students to leave their names in cases where I was unable to get to them during class time to help them with their art work. Having students’ names on the board is a great indication to me as to who needs my assistance. This way I am able to address their needs at the beginning of the following class. Students didn’t always remember to do this, but I hope to make this a habit for years to come. Generally there should be no more than two students per class, as I feel that I do a pretty good job at circulating the classroom to address questions etc. It was challenging finding a name that would meaningful and catchy. I took the word most commonly used in social media. I knew that my students would be familar with this term and because of that they might be more likely to use it. It is important that my students know that their learning and success is important to me. Therefore I want to ensure that each class I am able to assist them in any way I can, effectively and efficiently.