This week I concluded my 8-week placement at Fossil Ridge High School with my mentor Chelsea Ermer. I decided to conduct a short survey across all of my classes which included one section of Drawing and two sections of Studio Art History. I received an overwhelming amount of wonderful feedback from my students. The survey was printed for each student (so I could have at least a snippet of their handwriting in a world that exists virtually most of the time) and appeared as follows: The students shared with me very detailed information about themselves, the classroom environment, my performance, and kind/constructive additional comments. I was incredibly pleased to see that my personal goals for the classroom were duly achieved and well received by my kids!! My students were very vulnerable and open in their responses, something I have been promoting and nurturing since I arrived at Fossil. The classroom environment + their relationship with me was placed at the top of my list from day one. Throughout this quarter, the students have learned a great deal about themselves. I was overwhelmed with joy to read the amount of students who responded with an extreme level of confidence and self-awareness for the first question. For example (from my studio art history class): "I learned that although I don't have that much artistic ability, I was still proud of the work I created. I also learned that sometimes jumping straight to the project and just trying to learn as I go works better than planning everything out."
"I learned how to have more fun while making art."
"I learned that it's important to take risks + try new things because you might discover new things that you'll really like."
"I learned about how to make art with a deeper meaning. It doesn't have to show a story to everyone but it can show one to the artist."
"I learned that I don't actually suck at art. I learned that I have a specific art taste."
"I learned to let myself express more, and do more of what I want/the first thing that comes to mind. Not overthinking it."
For example (from my drawing class): "I learned about how to make art with a deeper meaning. It doesn't have to show a story to everyone but it can show one to the artist."
"I learned that I am capable of doing more than I think I can as long as I try."
"I learned that it takes practice and patience for your art to come out the way you want it to."
"Always take inspiration from other artists. Be risky. Do NOT compromise your vision."
For my reflective art piece this week, I decided to choose one of the quotes from my students and turn it into a motivational poster. I think it would be a great idea to continue this process of turning their own thoughts + inspirations into posters they can look at everyday!
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AuthorThis blog thread is a synopsis of my experience student teaching during the final semester of my senior year, fulfilling the last service credit hours of my art education degree. I fulfilled the first eight weeks of my placement at Fossil Ridge High School, with Chelsea Ermer as my mentor. The final eight weeks of my placement were fulfilled at Coyote Ridge Elementary school, with Staci Sandelin as my mentor. I have completed a series of written reflections accompanied by physical art works which relate to the written portion of each post. |