The matrix that I compose that will
allow me to construct an effective lesson plan for my students to
learn about photography. My core concentration in the art education
program photography and I want to be able to share my knowledge with
my students. The lesson plan is broken down by six categories which
is to identify, understand, analyze, create, communicate, and
produce. Each of the categories that I mentioned in the previous
statements are attached with a standard. The matrix has a row
designated for standards, strategies, and technologies. I will
explain how to integrate technologies into my lesson plan for
photography.
In the first row of the matrix, I want
my students to be able to identify a photograph. One of the standards
state that they will use digital tools in order to enhance creativity
as well as to construct the knowledge. One of the strategies that I
can use to help my students develop the skill to identify the
photograph is to use a video presentation. A video presentation will
provide a visual representation for students to see the process of
how photographers compose a picture. Looking into the process of
photographers will help students develop a sense of style as well as
creativity. I want to inspire my students to take pictures of the
world. Art is all around us, and a camera will allow us to capture
the moment in time. While they are watching the video I will
encourage my students to take notes of what they see in the video. It
is always good to refer to notes when you want to clarify a new
concept. Concept mapping with assist the students create ideas, as
well as peer critiquing. The technologies that will accompany the
standards are pen, paper, smart board (for visual aid), computers
(for research), camera, and internet.
The second row is for understanding the
aesthetics of photography. The strategies accompanied with the
previous statement is to demonstrate, and provide a visual
presentation. I will have a camera out to show the students how to
hold it. I believe that students should have a knowledge not only of
the technical material directly related to their own work of the
moment, but they should also have a knowledge of the technical
material based on other concerns than their own. The smart board will
be used to show the pictures taken on the camera to the class.
The third row is the meant for
students to analyze the qualities of a given photo. Now the major
strategy that I will use is to have small groups. I want my students
to work together so that they can bounce ideas off each other. They
will use a pen, pencil and paper to sketch out ideas. I want my
students to record the conversation that they are having together.
They must in fact listen to each others opinions to come to a
conclusion of what makes a good photograph versus a bad photograph.
The fourth row students will be able
to take photos that convey a message or tell a story. In this lesson,
I want my students to compose a storyboard. The students must be
creative, so they will have to look into their notes and pull out
some ideas. I will give them an assignment that will encourage them
to create several images they relate to each other. The purpose of
the assignment is to have them create a story using just photographs.
They will need a pen, pencil, paper, internet, and computer to
complete the task.
The fifth row students will value
photography as an essential part of the newspaper/magazine and
develop an understanding of photo journalism. Students will get up in
front of class and present their storyboard, which would be an oral
presentation. The six row students will be able to take photos that
demonstrate their understanding of aesthetics. In other words they
will know how to produce original work. The strategies that will
assist the students would be discussions, peer critique, and brain
storming.
This project is important because it
helps the teacher create a graphic organizer that will help build the
bridge between standards and integrating technologies. I love
photography and when I started I taught my self the basics before I
started to take pictures. Photography is not about just clicking a
button, you must compose the shot (image) then capture the moment. I
was able to construct my ideas by using this matrix model.
You have a lot of great ideas for teaching photography to high school students. This definitely seems like a great introduction to photography, like before the students even start working with cameras or they are just starting to learn. You give the students plenty of opportunities to think critically as well as engage in authentic photography experiences. Your matrix is well done. I like that you explained your 6 steps in a neat and organized fashion. Great job!
ReplyDeletePhillip, your matrix and narrative are clear and logical. The technology is aligned with the strategies and standards, for the most part. What is missing, however, are your (in)formal assessments. In other words, how will you know that your students have successfully achieved the standards? In the current climate of schooling, teachers are responsible for providing student performance-based evidence that your intentional pedagogy (strategies column) actually leads to student achievement.
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