Evaluation Of An Integrated Lesson Plan

To begin with, education and engagement in fine art programs are an essential part within the school curriculum because subjects such as mathematics, science, and language arts all require cognitive and creative capacities which are enhanced with the process of learning art. For instance, in the article, Critical Evidence: How the Arts Benefits Student Achievement, it states that “researchers

During web based instructional design (WBID) and development, formative evaluation will occur from school experts including the schools technology manager, assistant principal of curriculum, and the business department chair. They will review the materials presented in the WBI (web based instruction) elements for design, content, graphics, structure, message, and technical specifications. Formative of the final WBI prototype will take place as a small group of students (one section) field test the WBI over a term. Test and assignment scores, student participation, surveys, and discussions with students will assist with determining the relative successes and failures of the program as well as areas that need improvement.

They will analyze and describe this in the verbal and written communication. They will be able to continue the classroom experience in their own lives through discussions of the value of art that they will share with their families, friends and other acquaintances.

In order to revamp Core tested programs, schools have been shifting focus to those areas and changing instructional times for various classes, which prevents students from achieving their full potential in the affected classes. Instructional time is important, especially in the fine arts. In order to have an arts program with the tangible results and benefits previously explained, elementary students require to have at least 50 hours of instructional time in order to give them a solid base in art disciplines (Good, 374). The schools who would prefer to focus their resources on the Core tested programs will see improvement in the Core areas, but there are other subjects that leave a footprint along the beach of test scores that help improve

The formative growth of preschoolers that participate in arts instruction. It was also shown that simply exposing children to music was not appropriate for the English language learner. Physical movements, including dance, are useful instructional tools for young children. It has also been seen that fine arts integration is effective in benefiting special needs students in various therapies within the school setting. It is clear that the integration of the fine arts is an effective instructional and therapeutic practice.

The pairing of arts integration in the classrooms and a structured arts rich learning environment is the most effective way for students to fully express their creativity and to thrive in academic studies; but, even though using both tactics is the best way, it is not used as often as the majority of school systems place a greater importance on standardized testing based subjects. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts stated that the integration of the arts is “an approach to teaching where the students can construct and demonstrate an understanding through the usage of an art form.” This “approach” engages the students in a way that builds their creative processes and connects the subjects together more cohesively. This cohesion is why arts integration is of importance for the schools systems, which have increased scores, and the students, which not only enjoy their education but also learn and understand more

It is through completing the Art Making and Responding activities that I have demonstrated my learning of contemporary arts education through developing an appreciation for authentic practices through observing and reflecting on the processes. These activities have changed my perception of arts education as a meaning-making experience; demonstrating my abilities through the form of performance and written analyses. With this, I have learned that it is important to critically reflect on my responses to the Art Making and Responding activities to further my development as an educator. It is because of these activities that I have been able to position myself as an authentic learner of the arts and recognise the skills which will influence positive

The course EDTE 232 relates to the chapter, because the class was given the opportunity to create art. The in-class activities and homework assignments, allowed the class to explore materials and methods to integrate art in the classroom. In addition, the professor provided additional examples to expand on the information in the chapter. EDTE 232 emphasizes the importance of creating a useful lesson plan to integrate art and the chapter explores ways we can implement art material in the class.

The Birth to Kindergarten Curriculum course prepares students to develop and implement curriculums that are developmentally appropriate for children of various age groups. Students enrolled in the course will develop lesson plans and unit plans for children ranging from infancy until third grade. According to the Birth to Kindergarten curriculum young learners should be exposed to a variety of fine arts which includes music, movement and dramatic play. Various times I have observed teacher candidates in various educational settings neglecting to address Fine Arts. Students are not experiencing quality instruction with the integration of music and movement, dramatic play and art history which can ultimately impact their success in future

The era of accountability has heavily swayed public schools towards narrowing the curriculum across content and disciplines. Student test scores have become the measure in which states, districts, schools, classrooms, and teachers are deemed “excellent.” Also, many schools have been confronted with budget cuts that determine the content offered in schools. Unfortunately, arts programming across the United States’ K-12 public education has been minimized and/or not given the proper attention it deserves. To strengthen the argument for arts education, researchers have developed the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to curriculum and lesson planning. I argue that the integration of the arts in classroom curriculum with early childhoods students can provide benefits not only for students but teachers. Arts education centers on allowing both students and teachers to engage in creativity and bring out their multiple intelligence. I recognize four reasons why arts education is a valuable tool with young children: (1) arts can be used across subjects and context (interdisciplinary), (2) it touches on the needs of different learners (multiple intelligence), (3) flexibility that allows creativity in the classroom, and (4) shifts away from traditional methods of rote learning.

A student’s ability to enjoy and participate in arts instruction can help, not hinder, the students learning and comprehension in other classes. The arts classes give students creativity that sometimes can not be achieved in an average english, science, or math class. “Students need to be creative and need to understand that being creative is as important as being proficient in skills areas like math and reading. Learning basic language and math skills should be accomplished in all public schools- not at the expence of arts, but in addition to them” (Ford and

The location of the observation was at the Community Center (Early Childhood education program) at 11:00am to 12:30pm on April 15, 2014. The meaningful experiences in early childhood education can positively shape children's development. With a teacher is guidance authentic child-art activity can educate enrich young students' learning abilities, encourage positive attitudes toward other children, and more importantly, learn to interact with people around them in the contemporary world. However, art for young students often takes many diversified approaches and emphasizing questionable practices. Observation is a part of meaningful and authentic early childhood art education. Observation enriches children’s experiences in

This essay will provide details about how the lesson plan and sequence of lessons for the mathematics unit of symmetry caters for individual students’ needs in regards to active engagement in learning activities and what differentiation measures are put into place for students with varying levels of ability.

For most elementary age students around the country the core subjects such as science, math, and reading are separated from the arts. However, schools across the country are slowly combining the arts with the other subjects and are finding success. Dance is one form of art that would have multiple benefits for students. Dance and physical movement should be incorporated into elementary education because it improves students’ attention and interest in learning, improves learning in core subjects, and promotes a healthy lifestyle in students.

Prospective student teachers were required to choose a curriculum document from either the primary or secondary school sector for evaluation. They were required to conduct such an evaluation using the Daniel Stufflebeam’s CIPP (Context, Input, Process and Product) Model. The CIPP Model would be used to determine the usefulness of the curriculum in meeting the needs of the Trinidad and Tobago society. Based on possible weaknesses found in the document, prospective teachers were to offer appropriate alternatives to improve the document’s content and implementation.