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What are one or two practices you’d like to implement that would allow you to demonstrate your care for and commitment to your students? If you already have practices in place, what are they?
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One thing that I do is if a child is doing bad on work, I would compare it the 99 sheep and the lost 1. I would go to the student and we would try to determine what is holding him/her back. Then I would teach it over again until he/she gets it.
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More one-on-one connections with students…I think this helps them to feel valued and loved.
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One new practice I would like to implement this coming school year is a checklist of students names and using that list to make sure I speak to each student individually throughout each month. As a teacher who has taught for many years, it is easy to get into a routine of easily calling on or having a conversation with the high achieving student or correcting a low student. So, this list would make it intentional that I have a meaningful conversation with each student throughout the year.
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Communication. Communicate more with their parents on a regular basis.
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Art is such a unique course. I am able to encourage students in ways that others can’t. I grade mostly for effort and try to find something positive to say to each of the students individually. It is very subjective and uniqueness is treasured. I try to create a space, in my course, where the kids can relax and enjoy themselves in the midst of what can be a stressful day. That is what Art was for me and I want to do the same for them.