Mrs. Larson "Speaker"

Notes/ Interesting Information etc.

-Wanted to teach H.S. art- now teacher elementary art (Keep options open)

Classroom Management- Organized (BANANA boxes), High expectations- Artwork and Behavior, Consistency-expecting and demanding in rules etc., Practice and Model OFTEN (Some student have little experience with some of these things-- DON'T take this for granted), Responsive Classroom and PBIS Models

PBIS - Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports, documentation of behaviors so student can be tracked in order to change their behavior. Not only concerned about students in the art classroom but having the knowledge of how the student is doing and helping them in school entirely.

Responsive Classroom Model- (Yardsticks- Chip Wood (book))
-knowledge of child development
-Not only academic but also social skills 

Art Curriculum Art Curriculum Art Curriculum Art Curriculum Art Curriculum
Curriculum Map, Planning, Lessons, and ASSESSMENT

Assessment- Each grade level has 3-4 assessments
Summative and Formative (sketches, writing etc.)

Special Needs- All student come to specials (art, gym etc.)
Teach physically writing down what they formulate verbally

Note that the environment can a comfort for students when it does not change-- Consistency/ Structure is important to the students routines (Especially Special Needs students) 

Differentiation- Having multiple ways to complete a project-- instead of students fill  out paperwork a teacher or friend does.....Students who need extra time to process are allowed this 
 
Have visual samples-- steps of the procedure, incorrect and correct ways to do things  

Administrative STUFF! 

-Scheduling
-Electronic Grading
-Budget
-Communication- faculty, administration, parents, Art Shows 

Remember to include- participated daily and had a positive attitude (behavior) and effort

Reflection- I thought Ms. Larson's presentation was very useful, which can be seen from all of the notes that I have taken. It was interesting to hear her answer question and use specific examples about her current students. One thing I found informative in particular was her talk about students with special needs and how she works with the students. She discussed some way that she works with the students compared to non-special need kids. I also found it interesting what see said about not changing the environment can act as comfort for the student because of their familiarity of the room.