Art teacher Raquel Ford recently created an arts integration project for her 8th grade students at School 21. This lesson integrating art, technology, literacy, culturally responsive teaching practice *, and bi-lingual instruction, took place over a series of days.
Above: Image of student work
Day One: Students watched a mini lesson on symbolism (see below). Students generated a list of examples about what the symbols represent. Next, students listened to the book, La Maleta by Luzdivina Lozano (see below). This lesson was presented in English with closed captions in Spanish for the native Spanish speaking learners. Ms. Ford teaches her students using bi-lingual instruction as needed. They discussed the symbolism in the book and what they would have done in similar situations. Students brainstormed and generated a list of 5 symbols they would include in their digital artworks to represent their personal experiences.
Above: Image of student work
Day Two: Ms Ford taught students how to use Google Drawing (LINK) to select suitcases, manipulate and change the objects. They used Format Options to personalize their suitcases. Using the generated lists, they searched for PNG files of their symbols. They learned the difference between a PNG and a JPEG file. (Image file with no background). They composed their suitcases by using at least 5 symbols.
Day 3: Students will be writing or presenting an Artist Statement on their work.
Symbolism mini lesson:
La Maleta by Luzdivina Lozano:
Above: Images of student work
* NJ Department of EducationCulturally Responsive Practices
Culturally responsive practices create a supportive, inviting environment where students, particularly those who have been marginalized, feel a sense of belonging. Schools that engage in culturally responsive practices create an environment that acknowledges and embraces students’ cultural referents and funds of knowledge, hold high expectations for all students and use an asset-based mindset when engaging with students. This school environment also gives students agency and voice as well as fosters critical thinking and self-reflection. In these schools, students see their cultural identities reflected in the curriculum, books and materials.
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