Practice
As an emerging visual arts teacher, I want to ensure that I provide a positive learning experience for all of my students. I will connect with students by promptly learning their names and build genuine rapport with each individual whilst forming unique and special relationships. I ensure that I will make every class member feel acknowledged and wanted by greeting all students at the beginning of every class. Many fun times are to be had in Miss Gee’s classes; we will play learning games, laugh and find stimulating ways to engage thinking. In addition if there ever happens to be a lull in the activity, I will use Kounin’s satiation avoidance skills to keep class exercises engaging and interesting.
Ginott’s philosophy on communication, self-discipline and appreciation of students as human beings strongly encompasses my beliefs. I will build on student’s strengths by utilizing Ginott’s appreciative praise. My specific language choice will articulate that I value the good in the action, attention or outcome of the child’s output (Manning & Bucher, 2007). An example of appreciative praise I would use in my class, is telling a student “I can really see an improvement in your drawing skills” versus the patronizing and embarrassing use of evaluative praise “you’re such a good boy”. Another way I…show more content… These procedures will be established day 1 of semester and will be brainstormed by the entire class. Our physical safety rules will articulate the importance of dry floors and correctly erected easels alongside the cautions of chemical hazards in our room. In addition we will adhere to anti-bullying and respectful treatment to others rules to promote a non-threatening learning environment where everyone feels safety and inclusion. Our selected rules will then be on display all year. By giving the students a sense of ownership, these class rules are more likely to be
