ART 309
spring semester
HOIC (HEART OF ILLINOIS CONFERENCE) LESSON PLAN
Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 3 - Planning for Differentiated Instruction – The competent teacher plans and designs instruction based on content area knowledge, diverse student characteristics, student performance data, curriculum goals, and the community context. The teacher plans for ongoing student growth and achievement.
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Description: This drypoint printmaking lesson was made for 22 8th grade students who would only be given an hour and fifteen minutes to complete their project.
Rationale: Students completed a complete drypoint etching into plastic and printed their etching using ink and a printing press.
Evidence: Lesson linked below
309 UNIT PLAN
Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 5 - Instructional Delivery – The competent teacher differentiates instruction by using a variety of strategies that support critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and continuous growth and learning. This teacher understands that the classroom is a dynamic environment requiring ongoing modification of instruction to enhance learning for each student.
Illinois Professional Teaching Standard 7 - Assessment – The competent teacher understands and uses appropriate formative and summative assessments for determining student needs, monitoring student progress, measuring student growth, and evaluating student outcomes. The teacher makes decisions driven by data about curricular and instructional effectiveness and adjusts practices to meet the needs of each student.
Description: This lesson is made for a highschool level ceramic class and focuses on hand-building and coil work.
Rationale: Students will be expected to show coil building and hand building techniques in their final project.
Evidence: Lesson linked below
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PROFESSIONAL, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP:Â PAL 1
Description: I attended the NAEA conference in San Antonio in April, 2023.
Rationale: While attending the conference I attended many workshop sessions that talked about classroom management, lesson planning, and more! It was an incredible opportunity for professional development and making connections!
Evidence: To the right is a photo of the group of us in front of the conference center.
PROFESSIONAL, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP:Â PAL 1
Description: I went to see the Central Illinois High School art exhibition in Julian Hall.
Rationale: Seeing what high school students are creating is important to see. It also helps to know what other art teachers are focusing on and teaching to their students in the surrounding area.
Evidence: The photo to the right is of the exhibition.
PROFESSIONAL, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP:Â PAL 2
Description: I co-curated an Art Ed exhibition titled "All About Art Ed".
Rationale: By co-curating the exhibition I learned the ins and outs of curating an exhibition and hanging artwork. This way I can help to curate an exhibition for my students later!Â
Evidence: The photo to the right features our art ed group at the opening reception of our show!
PROFESSIONAL, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP:Â PAL 2
Description: My work was featured in the Student Annual at University Galleries.Â
Rationale: Being a part of a gallery show can help me in the process of getting my students work into shows.
Evidence: On the left you can see a photo of my artwork on display.
Teaching Philosophy
7M: articulates a logical rationale for the role of the visual arts in the school curriculum, including philosophical and social foundations for visual arts education.
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I firmly believe that an art classroom should serve not only as a space for learning but also as a safe haven for students. As an educator, my primary objective is to establish a welcoming environment that fosters a sense of security for all students, utilizing art as a tool for self-improvement and self-expression. Given that school can be a challenging experience for students of all ages, art classrooms can provide a much-needed break from academic pressure. While students acquire essential skills, they also have the opportunity to cultivate their talents and explore their creative potential.
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