Alana R. Bowles

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Classroom management is an essential aspect of a successful learning environment.

It is my belief that the classroom should always be positive with rules and policies that help instill personal goals versus simply creating limits of actions and behaviors.

Students should not simply learn facts and information in the classroom.

Their experiences should help them learn how to be good people and effective community members.

 

To achieve this, my ideal classroom fosters a studio environment;  

a safe and respectful community space where students can learn with and from one another.  

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All rules and procedures will be decided upon as a class and a studio agreement will be signed by all students. 

The statements below provide the foundation upon which our classroom goals can be achieved.

 

8 Essential Studio Habits

I CAN Statements for the Art Classroom.

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1. Develop Craft: 

I can practice my skills and use all materials and tools appropriately and carefully.

 

- I safely use all materials and tools and am knowledgeable of all safety procedures within the studio space.

 

- I skillfully incorporate new techniques and challenge my skills during the creation process.

 

 

2. Engage & Persist:

I can challenge myself to embrace any possible problems and achieve my goals.

 

- I challenge myself to not let any sort of problems hinder, or influence, my ability to work.

 

- Through the challenges, I develop a focus within my work and work hard to accomplish my goals.

 

- I am a positive community member within the studio and consistently remain respectful, responsible, and resourceful. 

 

 

3. Envision:

I can imagine and practice many ideas/processes.

 

- I consider and try out several different ideas and techniques while I work.

 

- By recalling what I've practiced, I am able to resolve problems and envision new solutions on my own.

 

 

4. Express:

I can clearly convey an idea, mood, process, or plan.

 

- I think about and plan out my ideas and I can explain or teach knowledge, processes, or techniques to others.

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- I am able to communicate my ideas, moods, and/or any problems and my work reflects my true abilities.

 

 

5. Observe:

I can take the time to effectively observe and recall different processes, safety procedures, and information.

 

- I spend time observing, so that I do not miss important details or information.

 

 - I make connections to my previous knowledge & experiences.

 

6. Stretch & Explore:

I can take risks, learn from my mistakes, and learn from or assist others.

 

- I assist my peers with learning or applying new knowledge or techniques.

 

- I challenge myself to explore new ideas and try new things while being accepting, polite, and respectful of critique and advice.

 

 

7. Understand:

I can spend time discovering and practicing new knowledge and skills.

 

- I spend time examining work from others; gaining knowledge and inspiration from many different resources.

 

- I spend time researching knowledge and skills that help me in creating my own work.

 

 

8. Reflect:

I can be very conscious of my own processes and skills and create honest self-evaluations that reflect that.

 

- I am aware of my art making process and use the process in my self-evaluations.

 

- I am using my self-evaluations as an honest and positive reflection of my abilities in order to develop my skills.