Lesson Plan

Subject Visual Art

Topic Elements of Art
Lesson Title Resetting the Structure of the Class
Level 8
Duration Single 50 mins

Context
Last lesson was the first lesson with this new group of year 8s.
A number of disturbances impacted the running of the class such as changeover of observing mentor
and art assistant entering and leaving the classroom throughout.
Students were testing the boundaries of the class and a number of seat changes were made to
minimize disruption from the group of boys.
APST 3.6 Evaluate and Improve Teaching Programs / APST 6.3 Engage with Colleagues and Improve
Practice
Upon reflection with my mentor, it was decided that this lesson will reset the structure of the class by
implementing a seating plan (APST 4.3 Manage Challenging Behaviour) and introducing a class
expectations contract for students to sign (APST 4 Create and Maintain Supportive and Safe
Learning Environments). It has also been discussed with the art assistant to avoid this room during
this class time until further notice.

APST 3.5 Use Effective Classroom Communication

Upon reflection, my teaching was not firm enough for a first lesson. In this lesson I will aim to control
the use of my voice to set the tone for the classroom, i.e. modelling a softer, quieter voice that
students will need to use and will need to be quiet/concentrate to hear.
Throughout this lesson I will continue to get to know my students better, through general
conversation (APST 1 Know Students and How they Learn) as I walk around and check on their work
(APST 5.2 Provide Feedback to Students on their Learning), as well as through the roll call.

Lesson Objectives
Implement a seating plan.
Implement a class expectations contract.
Get to know students.
Continue with Elements of Art Name project. APST 2.5 Literacy and Numeracy

Summary of Tasks / Actions

Students will line up outside of the classroom and will be handed the class expectations contract.
Students must enter the room quietly and go straight to their assigned seats.
Take roll and students must tell me their favorite food.
Distribute student folders.
Go through the class expectations contract with the students. Explain that last lesson they were given
benefit of the doubt, but their behavior was not appropriate, demonstrating to me that this contract
is needed. All students to sign the contract and put into first sleeve of folder.
Lesson Plan

Check that all students have their names printed on A3 paper in bold lettering, ready to be traced.
Those who have not printed can go to the printer in pairs, once one student comes back another can
go etc. To avoid congestion and misbehavior outside of room. APST 4.2 Manage Classroom Activities

Students can use windows and light boxes to trace names on to A3 cartridge paper in led pencil.
In led pencil students can then begin decorating their names, inside and outside of the letters,
making sure to use all of the elements of art.

Once finished students can begin to add colour using coloured pencils and outline their line work
with fine line pen.

APST 3.1 Establish Challenging Learning Goals / 3.2 Plan, Structure and Sequence Learning
Programs
Early finishers: Use watercolours to do a wet on wet technique in the space around their names.
Carefully apply water in areas surrounding name, making sure not to touch their pen work, then add
dabs of watercolour onto the water, blending different colours using the brush.
Pin finished works to wall for display and eventually put in first sleeve of folder.
Resources

Laptops
Printer
Word
Pencils
Light boxes/windows

Take Home Tasks

Continue with name project