Docent Training Form 2022-23

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This is to refresh what you learned during the New and Returning Docent Training. Good luck teaching!!!

Email *

First Name *

Last Name *

School *

Adams

Alta Vista

Beryl Heights

Birney

Jefferson

Lincoln

Madison

Parras

Redondo Union High School

Riviera Hall

St. James

St. Lawrence

Tulita

Washington

Other

Required

I will comply with the school's volunteer policy and requirements. I will follow all health rules including any current Covid-19 guidelines, TB tests, etc. I can't bring children with me to volunteer. *

True

False

The teacher must remain in the classroom during my visit. *

True

False

I will learn and try the project before teaching it! *

True

False

Projects may have variations for various grades. When learning the project pay attention! It is suggested you do the variation for the grade you are teaching. *

True

False

Hands on Art often provides various resources, like videos, slideshows and handouts. You can choose what resources you want to use. Below are some examples. There is one example we do not recommend...can you select the bad example? *

I can play a project intro video I think students will like and skip to the slides for steps

I can use the only the slides, no video. I can skip slides that I don't think are good for my class/age

I can use the video and start/stop it and discuss with class. I can stop the video after a certain point and just use my own words/samples - or fast-forward as needed.

I can do my own thing...skip the video and skip slides. I will do the artwork big or with the elmo so the class can see, and use my notes/lesson plan for reminders of steps.

I can play the project video and kick back. Let the video teach the class! I don't even have to start/stop. I can just relax..

It is great to have a time plan. It is important to watch the clock! *

True

False

I will be early and stay late! (Check with school chair for best advice!!!) If the class is having the lesson from 9-10am, I will get there before 9 to prep, and stay after 10 to clean. *

True

False

What is NOT a benefit of going early before teaching? *

You can check electronics, get familiar with them, see OK, etc.

You can welcome helpers and let them know how they can help

You can get supplies ready and classroom set

You can watch a blockbuster movie on the big screen in the room

You may feel less stressed

It is great to have a lesson hook. A lesson hook is: *

an introduction or opening into a lesson that grabs the students’ attention. It gets them excited or interested...

something you use to fish

You may want to know how the teacher quiets the class (clap once...). It can become helpful during the lesson when you want to get the classes attention! *

True

False

Use art words or terms as you teach! You can add a description so they understand the new terms. For instance, "Use cool colors. Blue and green are considered cool colors" or "Let's create a wash, a very light layer of color". Why? *

This is one way children learn new words. This will help expand their art vocabulary.

We want to confuse everyone. For fun, just don't explain the words and just keep going...

Younger students can have a tricky time judging and understanding size and space. What is NOT something you should do to help? *

Use their hands and fingers for reference - "instead of 3 inches away, you can say one finger length away." or "you should be able to fit your hand in the circle"

Draw it for them.

Remind them what the area is needed for - "we need space inside to add windows and doors" or "we want to have space for snow below and sky above"

If the size and/or position is important (often the first step), you or helpers can check around the room to see and give pointers to any that may want make adjustments

While teaching a docent said, 'Well, my cat looks pretty bad. I goofed up because it is hard and I'm not a great artist. But I'm sure your cats will be great'. Check all the other better things they could have done. *

No judgment...just let it be! If you think yours is bad, how can they even do it.

Humor..."my cat has a personality"

Unique..."all our cats are going to look different, and that is OK! In real life every cat is unique"

Judge and Destroy..."my cat is bad. Let me rip this up and start with a new piece of paper..."

Required

I will not write or draw on a student's art project! *

True

False

Tempted to write or draw something for a student? Which statements are good ideas that you can do instead of drawing or writing on a child's art project to help them. *

Use your finger! For instance, 'this is about where the line starts'.

Use a scratch piece of paper! For instance, 'this is how you dapple with a brush....'

Let them be! Let them do it their way...it'll be OK!

Heck! Just finish drawing it for them because it will look soooo nice.

Required

I will not judge a child's artwork. If I say to Jenny that I love her cat, Tom can think something is wrong with his cat. Poor Tom. Instead I will do things like tell the class they are doing great, following instructions, or ask questions about their work. *

True

False

I will encourage individual differences, be flexible, allow variations and have fun! *

True

False

I will clean-up the classroom after each project, gather and clean supplies, and follow instructions from my school chair so they are ready for the next class. *

True

False

Thank you for volunteering and helping to bring the art projects to the classes!!! Any questions or feedback, please contact your school chair :)

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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