Program Evaluation

What did you ask students to evaluate their learning? What was your rubric for evaluating them?

I asked them

• What what they where interested in painting or learning.  We then discussed the  process tecniques and materials that can be used.  

My rubrik for evaluating them was informal and organic 

• Demos and Observation: I watched how students engaged with materials during demos, gave feedback right away, and noted their progress.

• Peer Teaching: I encouraged students to teach each other and observed how they helped one another.

• Student Reflections: I asked students to share their thoughts on what they learned and how they felt about their projects.

• Project Discussions: We talked about their individual “paint whatever” projects, what they were trying to paint, and what techniques and materials they should use or learn.

• Mural Practice: In the first weeks, we learned painting techniques by making paintings on canvas boards of things from the mural, like tulips and cactuses. This practice helped students get comfortable and confident. When it was time to paint the mural, we finished it in 2 weeks.

This approach was informal and organic, focusing on immediate feedback and personal growth. Respect and collaboration were key throughout.

What responses did you receive from students via your evaluation?

• Creativity and Exploration: One student shared how they were inspired while painting an eagle. They noticed another eagle in a mural at our school and we talked about the layers of background color, foreground, and details. This discussion helped them improve their own painting.

• Learning New Techniques: Another student got into making beach landscapes. They enjoyed learning how to make gradients and add other details, thinking about color, and using tape to help them paint clean edges. This exploration allowed them to develop new skills and apply them to their projects.

These responses highlighted that students valued the freedom to explore their interests and learn new techniques, which boosted their creativity and confidence in their art.

Reflect: How do students' responses inform your understanding of student learning? How does it inform your teaching practice?

Students' responses showed that they learn best when they can explore their interests and see real examples. The student painting the eagle improved by talking about the colors and details. The student doing beach landscapes enjoyed learning new techniques like making gradients and using tape for clean edges.

How does it inform your teaching practice?

• Personalized Feedback: Giving specific feedback based on what each student is working on helps them improve.

• Encouraging Exploration: Letting students pick their projects keeps them interested and excited.

• Practical Demos: Doing quick demos and giving feedback on the spot helps students learn new techniques better.

• Collaboration and Inspiration: Encouraging students to look at other art and learn from each other sparks creativity.

These insights help me create a more engaging and supportive learning environment that caters to each student's needs and interests.

Program Documentation

What activities did you work on with students? Write descriptions along with pictures and videos of student work