Map

Maps show me the way. Life in a way is a map. The fish are what I catch and release in my life. The good things I keep and the bad I let go. I fish for what I want in life.

Water Resistance

Trees, trees, all I see are trees. As the sun sets I lay down to sleep and peer out my window to trees.

Purpose of Displaying Kid’s Art Work

In the book it states that art pieces being hung up shows what the students have accomplished in your class. This is important because it can give the kids something to be proud of. Hanging art work can also lead to kids to discuss their art and reinforce what they learned. On mrhsd.org it says that if you display art work in your classroom you express to the students they are capable of high quality work. It can also be a motivational tool because students will reflect on the value of their own work. It also expressed that leaving the art work up too long will cause the piece to lose its value. On responsiveclassroom.org it explained that a student sees their work being displayed as the teacher caring about their work and learning. I believe that hanging art work praises each child’s ability, which is important to show your students that you care.

Accommodations for students with special needs/ disabilities

Twenty ways to accommodate for students with disabilities/ special needs:

§  Sign directions to students

§  Sign test questions to students

§  Allow typing to respond to answers

§  Give tests in small groups or one on one

§  Give tests orally

§  Give extended time and frequent breaks

§  Eliminate clutter in the classroom

§  Sit them at close range to the teacher

§  Give extra assistance when needed

§  Give activities with multi-sensory and different learning styles

§  Modify activities when needed like shortening an assignment

§  Give opportunity for cooperative learning

§  Keep changes to a minimum

§  Allow students to move closer for a better hearing range

§  Emphasize art projects to overcome self-consciousness like self portraits

§  Outline assignments

§  Make expectations clear

§  Demonstrate more and talk less

§  Give visual aid

§  Allow child to miss class and give them assignments to take home

Resources:

NCES.ed.gov

Specialed.about.com

Our art book

African Mask

On cti.itc.virginia.edu it said that an African mask can represent a spiritual being, dead ancestors, and the power of social control. Each mask was made for a tradition and worn by a professional performer. The performances with these masks were ceremonial that showed social, religious and morals of the community. On sprott.physics.wisc.edu it explained that these masks could be used for religious or involve spirits of the dead, but it could also concern fertility rates and curing the sick, as well as celebrating. Some masks were used to keep required balance like using masks that represented harmful spirits. Scary masks were used to punish women, children, and criminals. On rebirth.co.za it expressed that these masks were made of leather, medal, fabric, and wood. The masks are looked at as the finest art on the art world and many collectors want them. The masks were used for cultural and social importance. The masks can be worn in three different ways covering the face vertically, as helmets covering the head, or crests resting on the head. It was believed that that spirit possessed the people wearing ancestor masks.  The performer was also communicating with the ancestor when they went into their deep trance. On en.wikipedia.org it stated that masks had different meanings depending on the tribes. Masks showed what is expected of feminine beauty. Masks were made to look like humans, animals, and spirits. African masks are interesting and show the beliefs of a tribe.

Technology in Art Education

The book says that you can use technology as a design tool. At the press of a button you can crop, cut, copy and change your image in so many ways. You can use a computer not only for designing images, but researching them too. On mrhsa.org it expressed the importance of cameras to display child’s work. It is important to show a child’s work and if you have limited space to do so a camera makes it possible to shrink it in size. On Ehow.com it explained that finding images is easier as well as printing out pictures students can color to replicate the style of art you are teaching. With what technology offers it is important to ensure age appropriateness in the activities you choose. If you choose too simple of a project for older kids they won’t learn what is intended. If you pick something too hard for students they will become frustrated and they won’t see the importance of the project. For example if you had a first grader try to make an elaborate 3D design on the computer, this isn’t appropriate for their level of learning.  They might not understand what is intended or become so frustrated they hate technology.

Technology in Art Education

The book says that you can use technology as a design tool. At the press of a button you can crop, cut, copy and change your image in so many ways. You can use a computer not only for designing images, but researching them too. On mrhsa.org it expressed the importance of cameras to display child’s work. It is important to show a child’s work and if you have limited space to do so a camera makes it possible to shrink it in size. On Ehow.com it explained that finding images is easier as well as printing out pictures students can color to replicate the style of art you are teaching. With what technology offers it is important to ensure age appropriateness in the activities you choose. If you choose too simple of a project for older kids they won’t learn what is intended. If you pick something too hard for students they will become frustrated and they won’t see the importance of the project. For example if you had a first grader try to make an elaborate 3D design on the computer, this isn’t appropriate for their level of learning.  They might not understand what is intended or become so frustrated they hate technology.