In a few extreme cases and situations of classroom behaviors, defiance or disruptive, I found myself starting the lesson, stopping to wait for a self correcting. In the course of four months only two occasions was one student at a time removed from the room. It is my mission, as an art educator, to work with students and to keep them in the classroom. Often art is considered a reward, but in reality it is just another means of communication and reflection. To remove that outlet, creative or or technical in approach, does no service to the child. Through these extremely challenging situations, I have observed and responded to the best of my ability, in a concerned, caring, and contemplative way. In my other classrooms behaviors were quickly corrected by reminding of the tasks and redirecting conversations. On reflection of this past school year, I have a lot to learn and I am willing and open to suggestions and possibilities of tools such as mindfulness and forming solid procedures putting them into place and practice.
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AuthorI have a passion for the visual arts and love sharing it with others. I have enjoyed teaching all ages and love to incorporate art history and traditional disciplines as well as innovative ideas. Art is vital to who I am as a creator and educator. Archives
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