iExplore- Cubism

Learner:   Shreya      Learning Coach:   Luisa Maloni            Date: 4th September, 2015

Learning Area: iExplore: Visual Art: Cubism

Learning Observed

We have been learning about the art movement Cubism. We have looked at many examples of cubism and have created our own studies using the cubist style. Shreya used the elements of shape and fracture to create a study of a tree and a painting. She pushed these ideas further by adding pattern and texture in her painting. She then looked at images on the internet to choose an artistic exemplar she was interested in trying. Shreya chose an image of a heart and then created her own study using ideas from her artistic exemplar. She experiments with  a range of pattern, colour shades and line.

Evidence of learning

Shreya uses an artistic exemplar to explore ideas about Cubism. She shows a real talent and commitment in the Visual Arts! I can’t wait to see her final work!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shreya demonstrates the Vision principles of Curiosity in continually experimenting with and searching for new ideas in cubism, Capability in executing beautiful, bold and expressive artworks and Connected in connecting with what other artists are doing within the art style of Cubism. She uses the Key Competencies of Thinking as she develops her own creativity as well as follow an inquiry process.

Next Learning Steps

Use new language to describe her artworks e.g. shape, fracture, hues, shades Describe what she has learned and say what her next steps are

Shadow Puppets

Learner: Shreya      Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni    Date: 5th June, 2015

Learning Area: iExplore: Shadow Puppets

Learning Observed

We have been looking at shadow theatre on Youtube. We watched a shadow dance and shadow puppets with hands and with paper cut outs. We started by sharing some of the knowledge we have already about shadow puppets and then thought of some questions we had about them. Shreya was able to share some of the handshapes she knew to make a shadow puppet with a partner and then to the whole group. She said “I can make a butterfly with my hands”.Then she shared a question she had about one of the shadow puppet performances we saw on Youtube- “How did the people make their hands into that man?”

Evidence of learning

Shreya shares her knowledge and questions with the group. I wonder if she likes to ask questions at home?

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shreya can Connect with what she already knows about Shadow Puppets and can Collaborate through sharing ideas and building new knowledge from others (Thinking, Relating to Others, Using Language, Symbols and Text). She extends her thinking by asking a question that she is Curious about.

Next Learning Steps

Describe ways she could find the answers to her questions Identify ways she could share or present her findings

Mentos Explosions!

Learner:  Shreya  Learning Coach: Luisa Maloni    Date: 13th March, 2015

Learning Area: iExperience: Mentos, Coke and Baking Soda Experience

Learning Observed

We had an explosive afternoon this Friday as we experimented with Mentos, Coke and baking soda. All of the learners were very excited to see what would happen when we put the lollies (Mentos) into the coke. I asked the learners what they thought might happen when we put the Mentos lollies into the coke. Shreya’s answer is recorded below in the video clip.

Evidence of learning

Shreya is able to make a prediction based on her previous experiences with experiments.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shreya is demonstrating her ability to make Connections between what she knows already and what is new. She is making sense of and building her understandings of these new experiences. (Thinking). In sharing her ideas with the group she is practising the key competency of Participating and Contributing.

Next Learning Steps

Ask simple questions about new experiences e.g. I wonder what would happen if… or I wonder why….etc… Review her predictions at the end of an experiment