Friday, November 13, 2009
Entry #12
Some issues that I have encountered with classroom management in the art classroom have been focusing on the project and talking. A lot of students tend to talk more than they work, which leads to multiple distractions. There are students who refuse to do projects or think they can't do anything so they try to get others to do it for them. Some students run around and misbehave. Language can also be an issue or appropriateness and maturity. I think some of the biggest problems that prevent success are support, encouragement, postivive influences, and discipline. Consistancy and positive encouragment are some of the main strategies that are helpful in the classroom. Something I would like to try that isn't at the field site presently? Hmm I think there is only one or two things I can really think of, enforcing ipod privelages and language use. I would try to be more strict with those, but I think for the situation these students are in they act pretty well in the classroom. Motivation with some students is tough but we have already discussed this issue.
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After reading your wonderful blog about the need for positive encouragement and support in the classroom, I was left wondering about the situations in which students lacked motivation. Do they not see themselves as artists? Or do they dislike the class in general? Also when students get other students to do their work for them, how does the authority in the classroom approach the matter? I realize that this is a long list, but your blog left me wanting the whole story. So if you get a chance to blog back and explain I'd love to know more about the situation:)
ReplyDeleteI agree, and I would also like to know more about the ipod issue and how it affecting your class and what you might do if this was your own class room?
ReplyDeleteIts good to hear your perspective on the issue, because I'm still torn about the iPod thing. It is harder to access your students when you have to make sure they see you and tell them to take their headphones off/earbuds out, but in high school and in current studio classes, I'm always at my most productive while listening to my own music...
ReplyDeleteDo they not see themselves as artists? Or do they dislike the class in general?
ReplyDeleteHonestly I am really not sure and I wish I knew, but I think it might be a case where they dont like the class in general, kind of like that one subject everyone hates. Art might be that subject for them. Otherwise it could be mulitple reasons, they dont think they can be creative or dont feel the need or have the ambition to put forth the effort or something is going on with their life lately that distances them. It could be anything and to be honest I am not sure at all.
Also when students get other students to do their work for them, how does the authority in the classroom approach the matter?
I think I would approach the students and let them know collaboration is fine but each student needs to do their own personal work too, asking for help isnt bad. If this becomes a reoccuring situation then I might move the students to other seats.
As for the ipod situation I is frustrating, and I dont know what to really do. I understand the situation, but if it were my classroom I would not allow them in class. If the students want to listen to music we would as a class not individually. Now I understand there are differences in opinions but it is still a classroom and their are rules to be followed. I want the students to pay attention and be able to hear me when I talk, I shouldnt have to tell them to take the earbuds out.