Curriculum Map
Description:
This Curriculum map contains 9th and 10th Grade semester curriculum focuses. Starting from the first semester for 9th grade to the last semester of 10th grade each of the semesters connects and builds on themselves so that students will be using what they have previously learned and will be applying it in a new way.
Rationale:
An overall focus of a curriculum for 9th and 10th grade that correlates with each semester.
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2B) understands major concepts, assumptions, debates, and principles; processes of inquiry; and theories that are central to the disciplines;
Unit Plan: Recycled Me!   8th Grade
Description: This Unit plan focuses on having the students use recycled materials to create a self portrait of themselves. It also has the students find out more about artists who create artworks out of recycled materials.
Rationale:
To get students to look at other non standard materials to create art with and to be more sustainable.
3B) understands how to develop short- and long-range plans, including transition plans, consistent with curriculum goals, student diversity, and learning theory;
2I) evaluates teaching resources and materials for appropriateness as related to curricular content and each student’s needs;
Literacy Lesson
Description: Students will read an article about the key artist and answer questions about the artist using the article. Students will also write their on critique about one of the artist's artworks and must think, pair, share, with another student.
Rationale:
To practice the students reading and writing skills and to get them to practice constructive critiquing.
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Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy on teaching is to share my knowledge and skills with my students. To open the minds of students and help them unlock their full potential while using their imaginations to create new ideas and concepts. Encouraging them to think outside of the box to find creative solutions to issues in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom. Actively showing inclusion to all students no matter their specific needs, economic, social, racial, or religious backgrounds will help break stereo types, exclusion, and bullying. Expressing to students that my classroom is a safe space where students can openly discuss their thoughts and feelings when they feel like they need to. I strive to make each student feel valued, supported, and respected at all times.
Description:
My aspirations and goals for being a supportive and charismatic teacher to all students.
Rationale:
To strive towards my own teaching expectations and to hold myself accountable as a teacher.
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Professionalism, Advocacy & Leadership: PAL 1
1. MFA review: Emma Oliver
2. NAEA Student Chapter's Mask Making Event
Description: 1
Listened to Grad student, Emma Oliver speak about the concepts and meanings behind her artwork from this semester during her MFA review. She knitted all of the sheep and created her own pop culture version of Bo-Peep.
Rationale: 1
Observed a MFA critique to gain insight and to listen to others' point of views and interpretations of the artwork.
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Description: 2
Participated in the NAEA Student Chapter's mask making event at the beginning of the semester. This event was held over zoom and lead by NAEA Student Chapter's President who was giving instructions on how to make our own masks. Those who participated went out and bought the necessary supplies before the event took place.
Rationale: 2
To get to know other members of the Student Chapter better and to learn how to make a mask.
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7N: advances his or her knowledge of current developments in the field by participating in professional development activities.
Professionalism. Advocacy & Leadership: PAL 2
1. Student Chapter Board Member: LiaisonÂ
2. Taught a Needle Felting lesson to peers
Description: 1
My role of being the Liaison of ISU NAEA Student Chapter consisted of planning and organizing events for chapter members to participate in. Along with communicating and collaborating with the other board members in order to get their opinions and input on the events.
Rationale: 1
To organize and plan events for a group of people within the same community.
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Description: 2
Taught a needle felting lesson to my peers. Sent them a list of materials that they would need for the project before hand. Following my instructions and step by step demonstration we all finished with some adorable felted foxes.
Rationale: 2
Teaching others my knowledge and craft in a newly learned medium.
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7N: advances his or her knowledge of current developments in the field by participating in professional development activities.
7G: understands the need for continuing study, self-evaluation, and professional growth.