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RE: Sub plans

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Fields, Linda (fieldsl.us)
Wed, 6 Oct 1999 11:19:08 -0400

Stephanie-your point about subbing is well-taken and it's nice to know
you're out there. Unfortunately, I think you're the exception rather
than the rule.
RE: writing and reading: I use it a good bit for a variety of
reasons, not the least of which is that my system has been stressing
reading/writing across the curriculum. Some of the things I do that are
not just the standard read something and write about it are: using
quotations as sketchbook/journal assignments in which the kids have to
interpret, analyze, argue the point, or relate it to their own lives.
Sometimes they have to illustrate it. We also do descriptive writing,
interpretation, analysis, etc. Major projects are required to have a
written plan submitted. Reflection sheets are used to think about their
own work. My honors students are required to attend exhibits and write
about them. Secondly, I think writing is an important skill, and one in
which my students are weak. I try to help them build wider vocabularies
and write well. Also, because of something called an ABC plan in this
state, schools are scored as exemplary, adequate, low-performing,etc. I
feel that I am doing my part to help in the overall scheme of things if
I help students to improve their skills in reading, writing, math, etc.
while teaching my own subject. I do not feel that an interdisciplinary
approach or integrated lessons are harmful to, or negate my art program.
Rather, I think they strengthen it and make it more of a "real subject"
to students and staff alike. Hope this is helpful to you. Linda in NC

> ----------
> From: Stephanie Sack[SMTP:ssack]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 10:51 AM
> To: 'artsednet'
> Subject: Sub plans
>
> As a sub, I can tell you it's not that hard to keep the kids woking on
> projects they have already started if it is not too complicated and
> they
> have a clear idea about how to do it and how much they need to have
> done.
> It is particullarly useful to have the project due at the end of the
> time
> your out so they have some motivation for actually working. This is
> probably not the oppinion of many subs, but I am working to be
> certified to
> teach art and enjoy having the kids work on projects rather than a
> video or
> non-related items. It is often easier to go the video route...but if
> you
> have some say in who's subbing for you and can talk to them before you
> leave, other options can work.
>
> I have a question about the use of reading and writing in art classes
> that
> my literacy in the content areas class has raised for me. Do
> practicing
> teachers actually use reading and writing in art classes or is it just
> something teacher training programs teach you about to then be left
> behind
> once you start actually teaching? How angry would the average high
> school
> art student be if you handed them a 5-page article to read and respond
> to?
> I understand the value of learning about these things, but I am still
> wondering about the practicality of it.
> Steph
>