November 2018 – Page 20

Integrated Arts Week 9

Integrated Arts Week 9 This week we did not have a lecture and instead the second part of the day was a drop-in session for the assignment if people wanted to ask questions etc. For my weekly blog this week I wanted to present my learning and connections in a more creative way to show …

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Integrated Arts Week 9

This week we did not have a lecture and instead the second part of the day was a drop-in session for the assignment if people wanted to ask questions etc.

For my weekly blog this week I wanted to present my learning and connections in a more creative way to show that there are more ways other than just text to present information. This is the same for children in school, children learn differently and present their learning different. I have attached a mind map bellow of my connections I made in the music workshop.

The second task in the music workshop was we were to make a banjo out of a paper plate and elastic bands and then make a harmonica out of lollipop sticks, straws and elastic bands. i have attached bellow pictures of my creations. An experience and outcome that could be associated with doing this task with a class to do with the music side of it would be “Inspired by a range of stimuli, and working on my own and/or with others, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through musical activities. EXA 0-18a / EXA 1-18a / EXA 2-18a,” Another to do with the art side of the activity would be “I have the opportunity to choose and explore a range of media and technologies to create images and objects, discovering their effects and suitability for specific tasks. EXA 1-02a.” i think i would definetly use these activities with a class in the future.

For the art workshop we focused on watching a video all to do with the importance of using STEAM in schools rather than STEM showing the importance of incorporating art into school activities. The video was Tim Ingold’s conference at UWS. I feel like from watching this video it has helped confirm with me that their is a high importance for using art in all ways in school class rooms.

Overall the link between the two workshops in my eyes was confirming the importance of integrating art into the curriculum in primary schools and in my mind they have done so. I am sure that when i have a class of my own I am going to try my hardest to do this as much as i can for every subject.

References

Education Scotland (2004) – Curriculum for Excellence; Experiences and Outcomes, Available: [Online] https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/cfe-(building-from-the-statement-appendix-incl-btc1-5)/Experiences%20and%20outcomes [Accessed on 6th November 2018]
Tim Ingold Walking and Talking (2013) – Prof Tim Ingold’s keynote at the Thinking Dangerously in Teacher Education Conference at UWS, Available: [Online] https://vimeo.com/77119799

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Shared Observation Feedback

When I compared my notes with my partner’s, we had a lot of similar points and agreed on different aspects of the classroom setting. We both agreed that a classroom should be seen as a safe and fun environment as well as hardworking. The use of fun language, positive feedback and phrases to praise the …

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I was quite surprised and a little confused about why the teacher was talking about trouble that Daniel had got into, in the video ‘Behaving With Cowley – Classroom Routines’ to his class. I felt that this was slightly distracting for the other pupils as it generated gossiping and chatter between other children in the classroom.

I found these tasks fairly easy as it was all related to what I have learned over the past few months in my situated communication class with verbal and non-verbal communication. It was also helpful that my partner’s notes were closely aligned with mine.

I now have a clear view on the difference between feedback and judgement. As feedback can be very helpful and be useful for self-development. On the other hand, judgement can lead to a negative response and can cause more problems.

One idea that I would like to take on to my forthcoming placement is reflective feedback especially positive reflective feedback can help teachers believe in themselves as this can be a real downfall for a lot of teachers. This shows the importance of reflective feedback and I will definitely use this knowledge during my placement for both myself, my peer and the teachers.

Currently, I am feeling rather nervous about placement as it is my first university placement (not just school work experience) and I have a number of tasks that have to be complete. However, I am also extremely excited about beginning placement as I have heard a lot of good things about the school I will be observing in.