Teaching Philosophy
Classroom culture-
As an educator I would create an inclusive environment through the posters posted on my walls and through the equitability that I use to guide my choices. I would be empathetic to my students, as well as kind and generous, to ensure a positive vibe for all of my students. By teaching about artists and creators who are culturally and historically relevant to my students.
Goals for students-
Through a grouping of “Students Will Be Able To” statements I looked through what I want my students to perform but also how I want my students to grow. I believe my students should, by the end of their time with me, be able to hold a conversation about their art. I think they should be able to collaboratively work in groups. I believe that they will be able to draw and paint and sculpt what they see and imagine. Finally I believe that they should be able to work with clay properly as well as being able to plan their works of art before starting their final projects.
Lesson ideas/teaching strategies-
The lesson ideas that I have created have been created with the ideas of process being primary and product being secondary. I structure my work for the lesson plans in a specific way in order to work on equitability in the classroom. I want my students to know that the process and the artist's statement about what the art means means more than the final product.
Assessment-
The lessons ideas and the equitability that they follow, are all needing assessment. They will be able to explain the definition of the vocabulary that is gone over at the beginning of the unit. They will be able to explain their feelings about their project, as well as write an artist statement about their artwork and the concepts and contexts. The reading of the rubric and the necessity of completely understanding them leads to better outcomes and more understanding from the students.