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Moni-Lessons 2 & 3

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  I   Feedback from Previous Lesson It would have helped to have a reason why we were drawing nature. It would have made it clearer, in terms of instruction, to provide a little more instruction for the breakout rooms. Giving an introduction about drawing nature before having students do the activity. Encourage students to explain why they decided to draw the things that they did.   Facilitate a discussion by asking students how the drawing inspired them Ask a couple of more follow-up questions to get more in the students’ minds and understanding where they were coming from. Add a little bit more focus, as opposed to just finding inspiration, maybe find inspiration and tell a story behind it or find inspiration and then a few additional steps. When things are too open ended, especially for younger kids they may have a harder time focusing. Playing music during the warm up could have been more engaging for children.   keep that atmosphere, but try ...
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Creative Movement

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     I The Warm Up Question 1 What is important about this warm up?      Question 2 What would you change if it were your class?   --------------   II   INTRO TO CREATIVE MOVEMENT   Creative Movement is a joyful way for children to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity. Creative movement uses body actions to: communicate an image (the wind), communicate an idea (a journey) or communicate a feeling (strength). The Class Tips Keep it simple Easy Steps Music current and appropriate Face the students Age Appropriate Scattered dances Allow students to apply the concept  Do not talk too much Let students to express through movement. Question 3   What is creative movement?      Question 4 After watching the video above, what would you change to apply the tips listed above? ----------------------------------   III   ACTIVI...
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Art Contemplation: Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)

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  I   Introductions Distinguish Guest of TAL 324, Jodi Sypher Our class was visited by Lowe Art Museum's Curator of Education Jodi Sypher, who introduced students to the concept of Visual Thinking Skills (VTS). II Concept Addressed: Contemplation   Contemplation is t he action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time. Thus, art contemplation is the action of looking at a piece of art thoughtfully for a long time, as it happens when one is engaged in the practice of visual thinking strategies. Question 1   Why is contemplation an important exercise for school children?   -----------    III Link:  How to Teach Visual Thinking Strategies to Your Students Visual Thinking Strategies is a popular teaching method initiated by teacher-discussions of art images, and is commonly documented for having positive effects on teachers and students. Today, VTS is used in museums, schools, univ...
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Action Plan

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  Part I Check in  WARM UP Meditation   Activity 1 Class begins with music and warm up. Students are invited to get on their feet, get away from their desks and follow the professor's muscle groups - isolation warm up.  In previous classes, we added conscious breathing at the end of the warm up,  self-affirmations,  meditation , mindfulness and relaxation techniques. 12 reasons why teachers should use warm-up activities   Question 1   After reading the article above, why is important to warm up?  Post your answer on Discussion Board.   -------------- Part II    INTRO TO THE CONCEPT OF ACTION PLAN   An action plan is a detailed plan outlining actions needed to reach one or more goals. Alternatively, it can be defined as a "sequence of steps that must be taken, or activities that must be performed well, for a strategy to succeed."  VIDEO Question 2   What is your impression of the action plan described ...
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Introductions & The Creative Safe Classroom

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  Activity Write a brief introduction where you share your name, your major, your place of origin and your expectations for this class.  -------------------   The Safe Creative Classroom   LINK: 20 Tips for Creating a Safe Learning Environment https://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber   Question  After clicking on the link and reading the tips for creating a safe learning environment, please choose the three tips that resonate with you the most. Explain why.      
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