2/20/2020
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Sunny Heo
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In my first year teaching, I had a K-5 Functional class. Most of the students had severe physical disabilities, wasn't able to move without any help. My goal was to get them as independent as possible. I was lucky to get help from a local art museum and its education department. They had many different resources that could be checked out. I focused on mark making. I rolled out a huge paper on the floor. Students used paint rollers they could stand and push or hold from their wheelchairs. It was totally student-led. This gave them a feeling of being independent and be more creative with their paints. Teaching students with disability also allowed me to think creatively to come up with adaptive tools for the students. |
2/21/2020
Topic:
Tools And Strategies
Sunny Heo
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I use technology in my class to reinforce objectives and learning goals as well as demonstrate new techniques. I use smartboard for larger viewing. Sometimes I record video instructions for substitute teachers who are not experienced in teaching Fine Arts. Using technology had helped me with students with disabilities, especially the ones who are visually impaired. |
2/24/2020
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Sunny Heo
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I have a 4th grade student with ADHD. My students keep an artist journal all year long. It really helps me and the student to revisit the concepts that we learned. He have lots of energy and has difficulty focusing. However, he loves to doodle. For him to have sketchbook near him at all time allows him to take breaks between as well as a way for me to informally assess his knowledge. |