The importance of effective classroom management

Effective classroom management and/or procedure plan are both essential tools in maintaining a successful classroom. Classroom Procedures instill responsibility in students. The procedures clearly state exactly what the students are responsible for in the classroom. Classroom management is key because it aids in the elimination of wasted time and ensures that every minute of the class is devoted to the instruction and learning of its' students.

What is effective teaching and how do you know when it is occurring in the classroom?

When a student has acquired knowledge of new information and can accurately apply said new knowledge to everyday life as a result of active engagement set forth by a teacher; then in my opinion, effective teaching has taken place. Personally speaking, I feel that effective teaching is taking place in my classroom(art class), when ....one student correctly explains the steps of a new project to a fellow classmate.....when I look around the classroom and all the students are engaged in the creation of their pieces....when a student uses "art vocabulary" correctly in either asking a question or explaining a desired color combination...but my favorite is witnessing a student admire his or her finished art work with apparent pride in his or her eyes.

99% complete mural

99% complete mural
Originally uploaded by jenrosesegrest

I have been working on this mural since late August. If all goes well we should be installing this coming Sunday. This has been a very educational experience for me, a labor of love. Wish us luck hanging it!
xoxox, jen

me at beachcombers art show

me at beachcombers art show
Originally uploaded by jenrosesegrest

Hello, so its been forever and a day since i updated this blog. I have a goal and of course it includes keeping my blog up. Lots of news to share, but for now I will just post this pic of my booth from the latest art show I did. I now have a fancy schmancy new banner. I hope everyone is doing well, and if I keep up with my goal I should be talking to you very soon;)
xoxo-jen