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Interview Question #1

What can I expect to see/do on the 1st day of school in your art classroom?

Secondary School response:
On the first day of school I will cover the syllabus; this will include classroom rules, information about the projects that will be completed during the semester, and a calendar of the semester lying out the deadlines clearly for students. This will be handed out and clearly discussed with the students to ensure comprehension and to answer any questions that they may have regarding expectations. I will also hand out a quiz that is graded on completion, this quiz will test their knowledge of the material that we will be using throughout the semester. This will be compared to a test taken at a later date. The content of this quiz will cover mostly safety issues and vocabulary that will be crucial later on in the semester. We will then review the correct answers to ensure a safe environment for the students to work in alongside one another.

Wordle: Art Education

Reflection: First Day

"Where am I now on my journey towards becoming an art teacher? Where do I hope to be by the end of this semester?"

It’s surprising how close I am to student teaching and finishing my degrees; these semesters have passed so quickly. I’ve been really looking forward to this course and I think there are some crucial skills that I will learn through this experience to prepare me for student teaching. I feel that my time in school and hard work has and is preparing me for teaching. Thinking about student teaching in the fall is a little overwhelming, but I’m excited about the prospect. It seems that all of my hard work is about to pay off!

            I hope to reach a new comfort level while at my placement this semester. I found that by the end of my time at my last placement I had built relationships with my cooperating teacher, the students, and I felt comfortable teaching a lesson. I think that given the increase in hours and past experiences I will be able to accomplish this without too many hurdles. By the end of this semester I hope to have more experience writing lessons for all ages, working with students with a variety of skill sets, with the dynamics of a school setting, and to be more knowledgeable about the tools that I have access to during this course. I also hope to discuss our experiences at our different sites and questions that arise as we struggle to be our best selves for the students and cooperating teacher.