Standard 4: Content Knowledge
“The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make these aspects of the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the content.”
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4(b) Engages students in learning experiences in the discipline(s) that encourage learners to understand, question, and analyze ideas from diverse perspectives so that they master the content.
4(d) Stimulates learner reflection on prior content knowledge, links new concepts to familiar concepts, and makes connections to learners’ experiences.
4(o) Realizes that content knowledge is not a fixed body of facts but is complex, culturally situated, and ever evolving. S/he keeps abreast of new ideas and understandings in the field.
Graphic Design Unit on Logo Design
Towards the end of my journey at Brewer High School, my mentor teacher Lori gave me the responsibility of writing and introducing a unit to the Graphic Design class. It had to be about Logo Design but there were various ways to go about it. I decided to design specific projects that would get students involved in the process of designing for a client, as well as get them involved in fashion by introducing screen printing their designs onto secondhand or unwanted textiles.
I chose fashion because this class seemed to care quite a bit about what they wear, and I wanted them to see that they are capable of creating wearable items for themselves.
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I learned that listening to students expressing their interests (sports and patch-making were some of the interests these students expressed) can be truly inspiring for projects. It feels good to be heard when you are a young adult and it can be motivating when your work has something to do with your interest. I will keep reminding myself of this when I work with adolescent students.
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Moving forward I will learn more about the local art happenings of the community and find more artists for students to be inspired by.
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