6/27/2023
Topic:
Students With Disabilities
melissa taylor-hicks
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Art educators have to recognize that each student is different, each disability has different needs, and students with the same disability may still possess unique needs. There are many ways to ensure that a student with a disability has a successful education in the art classroom. In some cases, we have multiple students that carry a disability (from physical, to other, to artistic etc), therefore instruction for me is always tiered towards individual learning and differentiated instruction. this allows students on all levels to participate and produce work.
In addition, it is imperative that each student actively participates in his or her own work. IN terms of instruction, it is vital that the art teacher provides education that is diverse in instru Disability or not, all students learn in different ways and deserve the opportunity to learn in the is best suited for them. So the use of extended time, guided practice, accommodation, moving furniture and thinking pf space and facilities..
I try to plan an open-ended art lessons in order to allow students to find their own unique solution to any given assignment within meeting the needs and benchmarks. In terms of classroom alterations, tools, art materials, and learning space may need to be altered in order to provide a proficient learning experience. This depends on the make up of the class and personalties and what is needed as far as accomodations and practices
I have rearranged the classroom in order to provide an environment that best provides for the student’s learning style; some examples include raising or lowering tables, providing lap boards, easels, drawing horses and the floor, outside area to reduce noise and having larger handles for pencils and paintbrushes. Most importantly, art is empowering and it provides students with a chance to feel capable. Regardless of a student’s disability, every student deserves the freedom, enthusiasm, and individuality that art education provides. |
6/27/2023
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
melissa taylor-hicks
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Art captures and communicates the human experience in powerful and expressive ways. It reflects culture, history, diverse perspectives, deep feelings, and core beliefs. Art can become both a window into the perspectives of others as well as a mirror into our own experiences. When we pair the power of art with technology, we not only provide students these benefits, but we also help prepare them for a world that is increasingly infused with technology. In my room i send students on a scavenger hunt of artists they "collect" and critque. Write about, record in sketchbook and create their own thoughts about them and questions. Connecting with art requires that our students can first access art, and this aspect of the arts curriculum has multiple overlaps with the core element of responding to art. Visiting virtual galleries and museums is an ideal way for students to connect with professional artists. They can also connect and share ideas with their peers through multiple digital channels.
The process of connecting requires students to relate artistic work with personal meaning as well as broader societal contexts. These connections give art deeper meaning and allow for an emotional, human response to an artistic creation. This
- Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.
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