Today I taught a lesson to Art I on landscape paintings. The class had already begun working on this project, but I had noticed along with my cooperating teacher that they were making some of the same beginner mistakes. I set of up four different studies of landscape and demonstrated the use of warm and cool colors, complementary colors, and how the atmosphere reflects light. I had also brought in some of my own landscapes that I had done in the past to show the students how I had used the techniques I had just showed them in my own art. Both classes that I taught this too paid close attention because I had brought in some of my own work that "Wowed" them. I proved that I was an expert on the subject and that I had alot of knowledge to offer them.
I also observed a class of students with special needs. There were four aids in the room, approximately one aid per two students. I felt that most of the students needed their own individual aid, but this wasn't the case. I found it great experience to work with these students and work on my communication skills with them. Also just becoming comfortable with the wide range of students I had in the classroom. The other aids voiced that I had been a great help bouncing back and forth helping students when needed. Some needed help putting together bracelets and others needed my help painting. I can see where if I had a student with special needs in my classroom without an aid how much attention I would have to dedicate to them.
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