This week I am finally getting into the swing of things with the elementary art classes. The transitions between classes are going smoother and I’m able to get one class’s materials put away and switch materials out for the next class more efficiently in the short time. It’s definitely all about getting into a routine with what needs to get done. It’s very different from the high school because there are a lot more students to account materials for so the system set in place needs to work. In this setting, everything is color coded and it seems to work well. Also, there always has to be some flexibility because each class is so different, even if they’re the same grade level. Lessons need to be tweaked depending on the pace or attitude of the classes.
I had the opportunity to attend a PBIS (Professional Behavior and Instructional Strategies) meeting regarding the walk through the school had at the beginning of the week. PBIS is a new national program that is being piloted at schools around the city. It involves having the students know and understand the rules of the school which are to “Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Respectful.” Each classroom can individualize these rules to fit the needs of the room. From the meeting, I gathered that there was lots of room for improvement regarding this program, but it was understood how the faculty was going to go ahead and improve upon what they are doing.
School politics played a big role this week with the start of the Recall Petitions. My CT is very involved with this and I was able to see how something like this affects a school as a whole. From what I understood, many of the faculty members were becoming very divided over this. It didn’t affect the students in any way because all conversations regarding this were held in private. However, many teachers were in and out of the art room talking with my CT about it. It was interesting to hear about how much time she puts outside of school to support what she believes.
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