 Due dates are a part of most classes. Projects are assigned and must be turned in at a certain time. Some teachers are very strict about this and others are more flexible. This semester in Art One I've gotten rid of most due dates for projects. Instead I'm assigning all projects up front and letting you work through them at your own pace and in the order you choose. What do you think about this style of teaching? Does it work for you or not? How does it effect your artwork?
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Andrew huber
11/13/2013 12:34:45 am
I have more time to work and I don't have to worry about due dates. I like it a lot more.
Nik Hallenberg
11/13/2013 12:45:40 am
I think it's better to have no due dates. I don't feel rushed so I can focus more and make better drawings. I love this idea because it relieves everyday stresses on students with other classes. In 8th grade i took pottery and we had to do written critics that were difficult and due by the end of the class. This is very nice because it gives students time to breathe in between assignments. Good Idea Ms. Purtee, I think this is a Scone-Worthy Comment.
Sands
11/15/2013 12:36:24 am
Scone Worthy! #yes! #lolololol!
Amy
11/13/2013 12:55:57 am
Deadlines give a classroom structure and it gives students baselines for when projects should be completed. I like the idea of being able to work at my own pace and skip around through projects. The only thing that I would like in a classroom is a baseline of when projects should be done.
Hannah
11/13/2013 01:06:45 am
I agree with this style of teaching for art class specifically. It allows us to take our time with projects that we specifically enjoy, and we aren't held back if we want to move on from an assignment. It works for me because I don't feel pressured to rush, and if I feel the need to start over I have that option. I think this allows me to add more detail and be more creative with my artwork. Also, being able to go from project to project in any order we chose is beneficial because sometimes an idea doesn't come to mind right away so you don't have to force a project on yourself. I also have the option to skip to a project if I desire. If the teacher introduces a new project and I immediately picture what I want to do, I am alloud to act on that idea immediately. 11/13/2013 02:19:50 am
I like it alot because each student works at a different pace so this will allow them to finish their art work without being rushed 11/15/2013 01:25:36 am
I like that you are asking your students their thoughts about deadlines. My Art 1 students have deadlines, because I have so many techniques and lessons that I want to get them through, that we have to have deadlines to get through it all. Not to mention I have a few students that if they didn't have a deadline would just not do it.
Ann
11/15/2013 07:38:30 am
I'm interested in this concept.Some practical questions: how do you manage grades? We have 9 week report cards, 3 week interim progress reports. If your students are working at different paces, how do you ensure the PR, RC grades? I have several students who do the bare minimum always. How does this play out with those kind of students?
jean
11/17/2013 12:59:44 am
The idea is nice, but how do you deal with grades? We are on a 6 week marking period system, which are sometimes only 5 weeks, and I have to have 2 grades per week. Also, how is it for you with introducing new ideas all over the place? Many of my kids never took ary before high school. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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Mrs. PurteeI'm interested in creating a student student centered space for my high school students through choice and abundant opportunity for self expression. I'm also a writer for SchoolArts co-author of The Open Art Room. Archives
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