As a first year teacher there are many things to accomplish in my classroom, however, it is important to prioritize such tasks. One of the most important elements in my classroom is clearly communicating project requirements, expectations, and grading criteria to my students. So far, the best way to communicate these criterion and expectations are through assignment sheets containing rubrics.
If students have a clear idea of what they are supposed to be doing they are less likely to demonstrate behaviors that do not meet our [teachers'] desired expectations. Students also can produce a higher level of work if they know what the minimum and maximum expectations are on the rubric.
Elements integrated in assignment sheet: Photography Final
Review concepts w/explanation
Give specific quantities while still offering choice
Integrate reflection
Clear levels of expectations
Standards based grading
Online rubric allows hi-lighting and making comments for feedback
Inclusion of standards
For the most part all of the students knew what their expectations were for the final project as evidenced by their final projects. If Photography is taught in the upcoming year I would like to integrate more demonstration of my process. Inclusion of more artists of diverse backgrounds could also prove to be beneficial for the students in broadening their worldview and better addressing the Iowa Core Art Standards.
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