Importance of Art Education:
The process of art making and discovery inherently leads to creative problem solving. Art education can reach students who in a traditional school setting, might fall between the cracks of core classes. For example I have worked with at risk students who have difficultly with comprehension in a tradition school setting. Art allowed them to explore by doing and learn from mistakes and failures. Without art education students loose out on creativity and “outside of the box” thinking. It is important to build these transferrable skills at an early age, which can be applied to most other disciplines. It is important to use various forms of assessment in art education to show growth in the classroom. Assessment not only shows student growth but also provides important feedback for me as an instructor in relation to comprehension and understanding.
Assessment:
Assessment is paramount in my art classroom and takes on many forms. From daily quick-draws to summative final portfolios, assessment gathers information about students while supporting instruction and course objectives. It is important to balance assessment in the art classroom. Utilizing pre-assessment in the classroom arms the teacher with the information necessary to understand student’s comprehension before the lesson or unit begins. This will give equal opportunity for all students to show growth and success.
Standards-Based Assessment:
Assessments are criterion-based, allowing for student growth. Students have the ability to turn in assignments after they have been graded for a better score if they are not happy with their work. This reaches all students and allows for equity and differentiation in the classroom.
Types of Assessment:
Summative assessments need to be thoughtfully planned and expectations need to be explained. Scoring is based on an objective rubric outlining areas of achievement. Formative assessment is business as usual in my classroom. These assessments are a part of daily routines. They allow for a smooth flow of classroom instruction and studio time. Some examples of assessment in my art classroom include:
Final Portfolio
Rubrics
Artists Statements
Final Projects
Research Papers
Quick draw
Cyclical Reflection
Self-Assessment and Analysis
Worksheets
Daily Check in
Sketchbooks
Exit Tickets
Quizlet
Kahoot
The process of art making and discovery inherently leads to creative problem solving. Art education can reach students who in a traditional school setting, might fall between the cracks of core classes. For example I have worked with at risk students who have difficultly with comprehension in a tradition school setting. Art allowed them to explore by doing and learn from mistakes and failures. Without art education students loose out on creativity and “outside of the box” thinking. It is important to build these transferrable skills at an early age, which can be applied to most other disciplines. It is important to use various forms of assessment in art education to show growth in the classroom. Assessment not only shows student growth but also provides important feedback for me as an instructor in relation to comprehension and understanding.
Assessment:
Assessment is paramount in my art classroom and takes on many forms. From daily quick-draws to summative final portfolios, assessment gathers information about students while supporting instruction and course objectives. It is important to balance assessment in the art classroom. Utilizing pre-assessment in the classroom arms the teacher with the information necessary to understand student’s comprehension before the lesson or unit begins. This will give equal opportunity for all students to show growth and success.
Standards-Based Assessment:
Assessments are criterion-based, allowing for student growth. Students have the ability to turn in assignments after they have been graded for a better score if they are not happy with their work. This reaches all students and allows for equity and differentiation in the classroom.
Types of Assessment:
Summative assessments need to be thoughtfully planned and expectations need to be explained. Scoring is based on an objective rubric outlining areas of achievement. Formative assessment is business as usual in my classroom. These assessments are a part of daily routines. They allow for a smooth flow of classroom instruction and studio time. Some examples of assessment in my art classroom include:
Final Portfolio
Rubrics
Artists Statements
Final Projects
Research Papers
Quick draw
Cyclical Reflection
Self-Assessment and Analysis
Worksheets
Daily Check in
Sketchbooks
Exit Tickets
Quizlet
Kahoot