learning activity for your group based around an object.
I am concerned that I rush through my taught technical sessions and dont allow students time to form their own impressions and questions.
3 minutes felt like a long time
Microteach session Monday 7th February
Students currently choose to specialise in 1 of 4 specialisms Print Knit Weave and Stitch.
This 20 minute session could be part of an introduction to Year 1 students on the Textiles Programme. E.g.
- Print technician presents a domestic knitting machine to stitch students
- Stitch technician presents silk screen to weave students
- Weave technician presents a domestic sewing machine to knit students
- Knit technician presents a table loom to print students.
OBSERVATION
Questions:
- Who would use this object as part of their trade or profession?
- What would this object cost to buy new?
- Is this object appealing, tactile, functional, utilitarian?
- Do you think this object is accessible to users of all abilities?
- Do you associate this object with a gender nationality or culture?
- Does the object inspire you to learn actively through doing and making?
- What are some of the additional skills or learning outcomes associated with this object?
- Does the process of repeating imagery conflict with art and design educational concepts of individuality one-off uniqueness and exclusivity?
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop observational skills, curiosity and inspiration in objects. Develop the ability to visualise the stages of a process and its possible outcomes (Enquiry)
- Understand the concepts that inform object-based learning, become more knowledgeable and aware of design ideas (knowledge)
- Develop a curiosity for and knowledge of research methods. Develop the ability to find meaning in objects. Develop critical and analytical skills. Evaluate the potential of an object. Engage with slow learning (process)
- Develop team working, communication skills and confidence (communication)
I enjoyed this group learning activity. My classmates were engaged and actively participated in the 20 minute session, this made the session lively and I hope informative. We did not manage to discuss all the questions on my list because the students were talking alot. I felt this was positive. My teacher suggested that the questions we had not covered in the 20 minutes could be homework which I thought was a good idea.
A very successful and enjoyable micro-teaching session! 🙂