1. Reflection and Advocacy: Critical
Components of Excellent Practice
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sarah Cress
Art Ed 4273

2. MoStep Madness Agenda…
• Xtranormal Video
• Sketchbook Prompt
• Sketchbook Discussion
• Motivational Art Making
• MoStep Nine, Can I Have a
Volunteer?
• Will it Never End??? No!!
• Break
• MoStep Ten, Can I Have a Volunteer?
• It’s All About Relationships
• Art Advocacy
• Presentation Brainstorm
• Artifact Brainstorm
• Foliotek Review

3. Sketchbook Prompt…
Reflecting upon our time
together in Curriculum and
Methods, what do you feel
has been the most powerful
element of this course? In
other words, what have you
learned this semester that
will help propel your
professional life as an art
educator?

4. Motivational Activity…
Considering the many lessons
you have learned during the
course of this class and the
semester at large, consider
some words of wisdom that
you would like to share with
your peers.
Example: Remember to grow
your third eye!

5. MoStep Nine…
1.2.9 The preservice teacher is a reflective practitioner who
applies the ethical practices of the profession and
continually assesses the effects of his/her choices and
actions on others. This reflective practitioner actively seeks
out opportunities to grow professionally and utilizes the
assessment and professional growth to generate more
learning for more students.
Performance Indicators: The preservice teacher
– 1.2.9.1 applies a variety of self-assessment and problem-
solving strategies for reflecting on practice, their influences on
students' growth and learning, and the complex interactions
between them;
– 1.2.9.2 uses resources available for professional development;
– 1.2.9.3 practices professional ethics.

6. MoStep Nine Rubric…
The pre-service teacher is a reflective practitioner
who demonstrates an exemplary capacity and the
inclination to examine and assess the effects of
his/her choices and actions on self and others;
candidate reflections analyze the impact of
actions on student learning (vs. merely describing
what transpired). The candidate offers evidence
that he or she consciously applies professional
ethical standards within this reflective process.
This reflective practitioner seeks out opportunities
to grow professionally.

7. Will it Never End??? NO!
Reflective practice is the most
important step in becoming the
strongest educator you can be. While
it may seem a chore to you in the here
and now, there will be continued
expectations for reflective practice:
• The Job Hunt
• Semester Reviews
• Yearly Reviews
• Re-certification
• National Board Certification

8. National Board Certification – Make it a Goal!
• The highest
certification a teacher
can acquire
• Certifies you to teach
in any state in the
country
• Qualifies you as a
strong and devoted
educator
http://www.nbpts.org/

9. National Board Certification – Make it a Goal!
Five Core Propositions
• Teachers are committed to students
and their learning.
• Teachers know the subjects they
teach and how to teach those subjects
to students.
• Teachers are responsible for
managing and monitoring student
learning.
• Teachers think systematically about
their practice and learn from
experience.
• Teachers are members of learning
communities.

10. MoStep Ten…
1.2.10 The preservice teacher fosters relationships with
school colleagues, parents, and educational partners in
the larger community to support student learning and
well-being.
Performance Indicators: The preservice teacher
– 1.2.10.1 participates in collegial activities designed to make the
entire school a productive learning environment;
– 1.2.10.2 talks with and listens to students, is sensitive and
responsive to signs of distress, and seeks appropriate help as
needed to solve students' problems;
– 1.2.10.3 seeks opportunities to develop relationships with the
parents and guardians of students, and seeks to develop
cooperative partnerships in support of student learning and well-
being;
– 1.2.10.4 identifies and uses the appropriate school personnel
and community resources to help students reach their full potential.

11. MoStep Ten Rubric…
The pre-service teacher seeks opportunities to
develop exemplary caring, professional, and
productive relationships with school
colleagues, parents, and educational partners
in the school and larger community to support
student learning and well-being. The candidate
demonstrates knowledge of when and how to
access specialized services.

12. It’s All About Relationships…
Peer Brainstorm – With a partner
consider some of the ways in which
you will help promote healthy,
professional relationships with the
following key participants:
• Parents
• Colleagues
• Administrators
• Special Services Staff
• Community Members
• Fellow art educators within your
district
• Fellow art educators at large

13. Fostering Strong Art Advocacy…
• Define what art means to you
and why it is critical
• Document your own
compelling stories and data
• Join your state and national
organizations
• Reach out to other art
educators within the area

14. Fostering Strong Art Advocacy…
• House art shows and display
works regularly
• Create a plan of action in regard
to HOW you will reach out to
parents and other key players
• Use technology-based media to
reach further
• Apply for grants
• Start presenting your reflective
ideas!

15. Plan Your First Spotlight Moment!
Part of being a reflective
practitioner, while also fostering a
strong, professional relationship
with a wider community of art
educators is sharing your ideas.
Let’s get our presentation feet wet
and consider a possible topic to
share based on our experiences thus
far!
Consider pursuing your presentation
ideas at the spring MAEA conference!
http://www.maea.net/Conferences.htm

16. Artifact Brainstorm…
Now, let’s
brainstorm
some ways
we can
demonstrate
our newfound
knowledge.