Texas State University

Student Teaching Plan for Learning

Student Teacher: Amanda Rogers University Supervisor: Dr. Hefner

Grade: HS Subject: Art I-IV Date: April 6, 2018
Directions to the student teacher: With guidance from your cooperating teacher, respond to the following questions for the
class that your supervisor will observe. Note that the numerals and letters in parentheses following each question refer to the
Danielson Framework for Teaching.
STANDARDS-BASED INSTRUCTION
PLAN RATIONALE

Describe the key knowledge and skills (objectives) you intend Why are these objectives appropriate for these students at
for students to learn in this lesson. (1c) this time? (1b)

-Students will gain a more expansive understanding of space -General knowledge of spatial relationships, artistic
and form. Students will explore the relative meaning of principles, and design strength will enhance student
representational and abstract art. creativity.

-Students will learn how to evaluate and digest the evaluation -Foundational art conceptualization for future practice.
of their peers relative to artwork.

-Students will learn and employ principles/ elements or art and Describe how these objectives build on previous lessons
design to create impactful original artworks. and how they lead to future lessons. (1a, 2b)

-Students will employ the practices and artistic principles

How will you make the objective(s) relevant to the students? they have learned to a specific end: creating sculptures that
(1c, 2b, 3a) inform the viewer of a relationship between itself and the
natural world.

-Group discussion to validate and establish common ground.

-Individual/ one-on-one instructor assessment of novel student

suggested issues.

-Students will choose the reference photo from nature which

will inherently make the project personal due to the freedom of
choice and what may be significant or just aesthetically
pleasing to the individual.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
PLAN RATIONALE

How do you plan to assess how well the students have achieved Why have you chosen these approaches for assessment for
the learning/objectives in this lesson? (1f) Check all that apply. this lesson? (1f)

__X___ Observation -The approach has been chosen so that students can build
off of fundamental ideas that can appear complex and get
_____ Written test (e.g., multiple choice, true/false)
them used to the idea and practice of analytical thought
_____ Oral report processes.
_____ Performance
_____ Individual or group project
__X___ Portfolio entry
__X___ Conference How do these assessment approaches support a long-term
__X___ Student self-assessment
__X___ Peer assessment
_____ Rubric
_____ Other: __________________________________
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
PLAN
Describe your instructional delivery. Address each of the
following questions.
1. What instructional strategies will you use for this
lesson? Include estimates of time allocations. (1e)
-Begin with power point demonstration (includes example
artworks, information about geometric and organic shapes, and
theories of abstraction.)
-Round table discussion of what the vocabulary meant to them
before the presentation and what it means after seeing the
presentation.
-Allow students to sketch and brainstorm ideas for the creation
of the sculpture and what materials will be used.
-One-on-one instructor consultation during the art making
process.
2. How will the students be grouped for instruction? (1e,
3c)
-Entire class for demos and power point.
-One on one for the art making consultation.
3. What activities have you planned for your students?
(1e)
-Discussion, brainstorming, studio time, and critique.
4. What instructional materials, resources, and
technology will you use? Attach a copy of
instructional artifacts. (1d)
-Power point matrix and handouts,
5. What instructional modifications will you make for
identified students with special needs? (1c)
-Templates will be provided for special needs student,
constrained choices, and simplified project parameters.
6. How will you accommodate different instructional
assessment plan? (1f)
-Project-by-project assessments allow students to track their
progress and build a portfolio that encourages growth and
actualization.
RATIONALE
Address each of the following questions.
1. Why have you chosen these instructional
strategies? (1e)
-These strategies employ multi-dimensional methodologies
to ensure comprehension among students with varied
learning styles.
2. Why have you chosen this grouping of students?
(1e)
-Demonstrate individual understanding.
3. Why have you chosen these activities? (1e)
-To provide the opportunity for stimulated learning through
addressing questions that do not have definitive answers
and making the students think beyond the “multiple choice”
way of institutionalized thinking.
4. Why have you chosen these instructional materials
and resources? (1d)
-They are simple and direct ways to communicate
expectations clearly and facilitate interesting and original
artwork in students at this developmental stage.
5. Why have you chosen these modifications? (1c)
-IEP; legal requirements
6. Why have you chosen these accommodations? (1c)
-We do not want to overwhelm students or create a divisive
atmosphere in the classroom that will impede inclusiveness.
 levels and learning styles of students in your class?
(1c)

-One-on-one instructor feedback/ consultation for students as

needed.
-Students that finish the initial assignment faster can make
additional sculptures and sketches.

Classroom Environment
PLAN RATIONALE

Describe your efforts to create a positive learning environment. Address each of the following questions.
Address each of the following questions.
1. How will you manage the instructional groups? 1. Why have you chosen these management
(composition, monitoring, etc.) (1b, 2c) techniques? (1b, 2c)

-Choice is relevant to student. -Allows for a wide range of feedback and an atmosphere
that is conducive to creativity.

2. How will you transition from one lesson segment to

the next? (1c, 2c) 2. Why have you chosen these transitions? (1c, 2c)
-Open ended questions and class discussion. -Clarity and manageability; presentation in “bite size
pieces”.

3. What should you consider/do to ensure activities run

smoothly? (2c)
3. What possible plan adjustments will you make
-Proper motivation and inspirational art examples. based on what you learned from this question? (2c)

-Documentation of brainstorming sessions on the white

board and make course correction as/if needed.
4. How will you ensure that activity directions are
understood and followed? (1c, 2c)

-Will be available for questions and instruction beyond the 4. What benefits will these actions have for your
presentation given. students? (1c, 2c)

-Create an open and consultative environment for the

creation of artwork.
5. How will you manage the instructional resources you
will use in this lesson? (2c)

-Power point will be made ready in advance.

-Plenty of materials will be made available to the students. 5. Why have you chosen these management
techniques? (2c)

- Create an open and consultative environment for the

creation of artwork.
6. How will you gain and maintain students’ attention
during the lesson? (2d)
 -Brainstorming sessions will engage students with socially
relevant topics. 6. Why have you chosen these techniques? (2d)

- Create an open and consultative environment for the

7. What behavioral modifications will you make for creation of artwork.
identified students in your class? (1b, 2d)

-Positive reinforcement.
7. Why have you chosen these modifications? (1b,
2d)
- Create an open and consultative environment for the
creation of artwork.

Are there any special circumstances that the observer should be aware of?