Theories And Factors That Affect Student Learning

Factors

Characteristics

Advantage or Constraint

Initial Ideas for Maximizing Positive Factors or Minimizing Negative Factors

Age

9-11

Capitalize on the students enthusiasm for creating art and using the laptops. Have them talk about how to utilize the computer in art.

Academic Range

Reading levels range from grades 2/5 with several students below grade level.

Constraint

Create a lesson that keeps all students actively involved. Consider Peer-tutoring within the lesson.
 

Sex Distribution

54 Female
44 Male

Ethnic/Racial Diversity

1 Asian/Pacific Island
14 African American
67 Hispanic
16 Caucasian

Have students discuss the information gathered on their artist as it relates to their culture.

Educational Level

4th Grade

Give them the tools that they need to complete the task and be there to help, if needed.

Disability/   Impairment

Emotionally Disturbed, Learning Disabled, Hearing Impared

Keep the lesson very structured so all students know what is expected of them. Don't pull any surprises. Make sure that the hearing impared have preferential seating. Repeat instructions as needed.
 

Developmentally Appropriate

The lesson is appropriate for the developmental stage of the students.

Allow for student input during the lesson.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Basic knowledge of color.

Have students share their knowledge of primary, pure colors.

Related Experience

NA

Provide connections to previous learning.

Perception of Role as Student

Very willing learner

Have students fill out their KWL chart after the introduction of the lesson.

Motivation for Learning

The students in this grade level are very enthusiastic. Which also makes them motivated.

Create a fun, non-threatening learning environment.

Attitude toward Subject

Very enthusiastic

NA

Expectations from Course

Students will recognize artwork created with use primary, pure colors as well as being more aware of the primary colors around them.

Create a fun, non-threatening learning environment.

Competitiveness

The students will work in collaborative groups with no competition.

Create a positive climate for students to work well together by making the groups thoughtfully with what I know of the students' temperments

Learning Environment

Design and Production Factors:

• Budget Available

NA

NA

• Materials Required

a primary color wheel, paper, crayons, markers, paint, laptops with Internet access and Microsoft Office, books (including encyclopedias) on artists

Advantage

Sign out a laptop lab at least one week in advance. Make arrangements for students to visit the library as needed.

• Production Equipment Available

laptop labs
projector
digital still and video cameras

Advantage

Make sure that all batteries are charged and ready to go.

• Time for Design and Production

6 Weeks

Advantage

Break the lesson down into manageable parts. Give students a timeline of assignments.

• Department Technology Requirements

NA

NA

NA

Implementation Factors:

• Class Size

23-25

Advantage

Each student can create 1-2 slides of the PowerPoint presentation instead of crating a show by themselves.

• Class Period Length

50 minutes
1-2 day per week

Advantage

Have students focus on one goal per class period to keep the stress level down.

• Location

Art Room

Advantage

The art room has tables which are perfect for collaboration.

• Seating Arrangement

4- 6 at a table

Advantage

The art room has tables which are perfect for collaboration.

• Lighting

Florescent lighting

NA

NA

• Temperature

comfortable

Advantage

NA

• Noise

Working noise while students are working in collaborative groups

Constraint

Keep noise level down for optimal student concentration. This varies with each class as their tolerance level varies.

• Equipment

laptops

Advantage

Check with the CTM to make sure that all equipment is working properly.

• Technology Support

CTM and
Instructional Technology Integration Specialist

Advantage

Technology support is available at any time.

Outcome Factors:

• State Requirementss

TEKS

Advantage

Have the TEKS visible in the room.

• Employer Needs

TAKS/ NCLB

Constraint

Have the TEKS visible in the room. List the TEKS addressed in other areas ex: Language Arts, Math, S. S.

• Co-worker Needs

Group members to get their task completed in a timely maner.

Advantage

Give students a timeline of assignments.

• Student Needs

Lifelong learning, Social Skills, TAKS

Lesson design

Main Subject-Matter Topics

Sub-Topics

Readiness to Learn

Degree of Learning Difficulty

Possible Instructional Strategies
(Activities)

Lesson Content

Review of Primary Colors and creation of Primary Color Wheel

Class Discussion

Color Wheel Creation

Flier Creation

Knowledge of Primary Colors. The ability to name the Primary Colors, and recognize them when seen.

Real -The students have a knowledge based understanding of Primary Colors.

The students will create a Primary Color Wheel on paper.

The students will scan and save their PCW.

At the end of the lesson students will create a flier using their scanned picture. This flier will be used as an invitation for their parents to view the PowerPoint Presentations on Master Artists that worked/work in Primary Colors

 

Vocabulary

Primary Color
Pure Color
Color Wheel
Emphasis

Ready to learn.

Real - Knowledge of Vocabulary varies with background of student.

The students will write the vocabulary words in their Art Journals and Illustrate them, if possible.

Art History

Research Artists that used the 3 Primary Colors to showcase their beauty as individual entities.

Create a PowerPoint Presentation in Small Groups.

Readiness varied but most are ready to learn

Imagined - Students believe this is difficult until they are told what they will be looking for.

Using research gathered, the students will compile 1-2 slides to be used in a group presentation.