11/6/2017
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
Kristin Brodt Grandy
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Several years ago I taught elementary art to a student that was on the autism spectrum. He was enthusiastic about participating but had a very short attention span. When he finished it was distracting to the other students and many would then become off task. One day, I brought my pet parakeet to school and it was so much motivation for him in my classroom I decided to keep the bird at school. He loved coming to art and he would work extra hard because he knew I would let him hold the bird or sit by her cage as he worked. The bird became the subject matter of most of his artworks. Finding something that inspired him and encouraged him was all it took to expand his learning and engage him in the class work. |
11/6/2017
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Kristin Brodt Grandy
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In my ceramics class for high school students I find demonstration videos on line that I show and discuss during the video to further clarify what the expectation is for the day. I also use a camera and projector screen to demonstrate the learning goals for the day. The students with ADHD and ADD seem to be drawn into the screen in large format and it makes them able to see clearly what they need to do. I also welcome any students that would like a closer look to come stand at my desk while I demonstrate. This generally helps all students to see the video then see my personal demonstration. |
11/6/2017
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Kristin Brodt Grandy
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In my ceramics class I use a rubric for grading the student projects. I've also added a self evaluation and art evaluation worksheet because of my students with disabilities. The students assess their projects on one side and then I assess on the other side of the paper. This gives me an idea where they feel they succeeded and where they felt they struggled. They also write down the strengths and weaknesses of the project. I have a student that is on the autism spectrum and his ideas he shares makes me understand why he makes things the way he has made them. I think understanding the reason someone made something and where they personally felt they struggled makes you have a better appreciation for the end product. |