Friday, February 14, 2014

Assessment: Teacher-centered or Learner-centered?

After taking the test I got Learner Centered. After going through the test it sounds like it is a good fit. I did have a few points for the Teacher centered, but I had all but one for the learner centered. I agree with the evaluating of students of the different things they are good at. That is why I try to break my rubrics up into different categories so students can focus ahead of time on what they might need to work on. I also believe that we are learning together. Students think of new problem solving solutions all the time and that there isn't one right answer in the art classroom. I facilitate our goal for the class, but the students come up with the creative ideas and then I can help guide them. This is one of my favorite parts of being an art teacher, that everyone will do the same project, but they will all look different...it is FANTASTIC! The other part that is so nice is that the kids help each other and teacher each other skills. We all push each other to do our best and to do deeper creative thinking. It is also my job to help keep everyone positive and confident in their work. Sometimes they use need a little encouragement for them to realize what they are truly capable of.

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