This matrix that I have made up comes
from a lesson plan from an ELL class I took about a year ago. This
lesson plan is about having students identify, create, and critique
t-shirts. This was chosen because I worked with this lesson plan
prior to this class and I am familiar with it, it was also perfect
format for creating a matrix for it. This matrix consist of eight
rows. This matrix is a break down on what will happen during the
lesson plan. It shows the technologies, standards and the actions/
strategies that will be happening.
The first row is explaining how the
students will identify and discuss about the elements of design.
This is important because in order for students to move forward with
the lesson they must know the basic elements. The second row is
understanding the elements that they have already picked out in the
first row. This will be held as a group discussion and Me (the
teacher) will be leading the discussion. The technology for this is
important because the smart board will allow for the students to
visually see which elements of design are important. This part of
the lesson is vital in order for the rest of the lesson to happen.
Row three is the part where the students will be analyzing different
works of art. They will then be discussing the works of art in small
groups. I will be dividing the students into their groups. In the
groups there will be one student who is the “recorder” and they
will be in charge of taking organized notes on a computer using
Microsoft word. The fourth row will help the students get
comfortable and be able to discuss emotional significance of t-shirts
and clothing. They will do a question and answer with the kids in
their groups. They will be asking one to two questions each. They
will be taking down the information on the computer in word as well.
Identify is the fifth row on my matrix. This is a point in the class
where my students will be using excel and they will be collaborating
and reflecting upon each others cultures and life styles. Clothing
says a lot about some people and most clothes make a statement. This
is a truly reflective and important part of the lesson. Next row in
the matrix is the demonstration I will be doing for my students. I
will be using a computer hooked up to a smart board. The program I
will use is adobe illustrator. It is important that I show kids how
to use illustrator and how to manipulate the template I will provide
for them. They will need to create a design and style for their very
own t-shirt. Row six is my matrix is when the students will actually
get to make a hands on project. They will be creating a t-shirt.
This row is the time, technology, and standards that will be used in
order for the student to design a t-shirt. This is cool because not
only are students learning art but they are also learning design.
This row is when students gain freedom to what as they please with
this project. The next row is for the students to be able to
critique. This row is vital to almost all art lessons. This lesson
have a critique because the students need to see what their class
mates created after the discussions they all had together. Not only
is it important that they just see what they did but they must tell
each other if they would wear it why or why not. This row will be
using a smart board. That is how we will show all the works. We
will critique one at a time. Having students critique is not just
about like and dislike but, they must also discuss the technical part
of clothing. The main points would be would you wear it, what type
of people are you aiming for. Questions such as those should be
answered.
I see this project as so important
because we all wear clothes and we shop at certain stores for a
reason. This project could potentially help someone realize they
should be designing clothes. This lesson plan is great and the
matrix helped me break it down to make sure every part will work out
and be done for a reason. Lesson plans that can not be broken down
sometimes have useless parts within them. This matrix will help
explain all parts of the lesson. This lesson plan was the perfect
candidate for the technology integration because it will allow
students to use technology to make something, and it will show them
the practicality to these programs on the computer.
What a great idea! I love that the students will be making these shirts in groups, that could really help your ELL student(s). The fact that they will be responsible for certain tasks s great, too. That helps with assessing their group work. You can tell who slacked in their part of the project. seem to have very authentic questions during the critique, which is great! I also love your final assessment with emailing the exit card idea. It is a good way to close the unit.
ReplyDeleteThis lesson plan would be great for students to understand the process of creating logos for a shirt. I am a graphic designer/photographer so I would definitely use this for one of my lessons. "I will be using a computer hooked up to a smart board. The program I will use is adobe illustrator. It is important that I show kids how to use illustrator and how to manipulate the template I will provide for them." A visual presentation will help enforce new material.
ReplyDeleteMelissa,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very create lesson plan. You paint a clear picture of what students are doing, but a less clear picture on your specific role as the teacher. To be fair, you do mention "demonstration," and "question and answer," for example. But less clear is how you get students to "make a hands on project" and how you get students to critique and discuss. Perhaps you meant to phrase this last one as you posing questions? If so, that is much more specific than "questions such as those should be answered." Try to eliminate passive language like that, as it conceals who is doing the questioning. The goal is for you to be clear and intentional in how you describe your teaching strategies (as they relate to technology).
Some specific feedback on your matrix:
In cell C6, notetaking is a strategy and should be moved to cell B6. Is "Exit Card" a strategy or technology? or both? Cell C12 should contain "email" and then "send to teacher by end of class" is a strategy, perhaps? That row 12 seems to be just floating out there.
Row 9 is missing a standard, as is Row 12. There should be a standard in each cell in column A, otherwise it appears as if technology and teaching are not supporting anything.
There are some grammar, punctuation and capitalization errors in your narrative as well as your matrix. As a reminder, as a professional teacher you are held to a high standard in terms of written communication skills. You can rely on technology to help you with this as well.