After last weeks session, we had given the students the homework of brainstorming ideas for their projects. All of the students had come prepared with some ideas as to what they wanted to work with and where they wanted to go. We checked in with each student about their ideas and where they wanted to go.
Talking with each student individually was a great opportunity to get to know what they wanted and they expected from the workshop. I think that we were able to get a good idea of where we were going to go with the rest of the semester.
Talking with the students individually is so helpful. It also helps build strong relationships. It reminds me on Nancy's 2x4 rule for classroom management and I think it works!
ReplyDeleteAgreed. It's so crucial to make time to know each student's individual plan. I'm glad they came prepared to work! That was something that our group struggled with.
ReplyDeleteI agree that speaking individually makes such a huge impact on each student. After watching the Arts Advocacy video that Rachel showed us, it was sheer proof that teacher-student interaction can be as strong to keep the student in school. We have also discussed several times that these students didn't realllly have to come to these workshops--but they still took the time (amidst their busy schedules) to brainstorm and create a unique piece of artwork.
ReplyDeleteI noticed this as well Chelsea. I believe that when you take the time to ask your students what they like or what they want they feel a stronger connection with the teacher. They may feel that you care just that small amount more about what they want rather than what you would like to see. I am sure your students appreciated this approach.
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