Here, I made a sketchbook spread about my thoughts on student reflection. "When we are asking students to reflect, what are some ways the students can make that visible?"
Materials
Popsicle sticks!
Piece of foam board
Posca markers
Gelly roll pens
Fine tip black pen
Brown and white paper
Process
Steps:
First, I made an easel and canvas out of popsicle sticks and a piece of white foam board. Then, I colored the canvas with posca markers. On the right, I made a doodle of kids sitting down discussing the work. I also included other ways in which students can reflect on top of those kids, such as exit tickets, surveys, written comments on their work, self-evaluations, and group critiques/feedback. I then went back to my canvas and posed some questions I would ask students either individually or in group discussions, with the right being kids answering those questions.
Thoughts on Reflection
Reflecting on your work is an extremely important aspect of being an artist, and in an art classroom it helps students become aware of how their art is perceived. I think group critiques or discussions are a great way to converse about meanings and intentions, as well as ways in which the artist(s) can improve. They also create a sense of community in the classroom and cultivate a safe space for students to share thoughts on their own work, what they found most challenging, what they learned, and what they think of their peers' work. It's especially important for art educators to hear what the students have to say about their own art as a way to note if they understood the lesson or used the concepts properly.
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