In the first 5 minutes, I started with one object, the Galileo thermometer, and began to record as much detail about it as possible. Since these were my objects, and I arranged the still life, I found it somewhat difficult to separate what I was actually observing about the objects, and what I already knew to be true about them. I tried to only write down the information that I could physically observe at the time. For the second observation, I tried to focus on how things changed from my view, and I noticed that I could see much more of the purple armadillo than I could before. I also observed how different the thermometer looked from this angle because of the refraction of the light. I was surprised with how little I was able to get down in five minutes, even when I was writing the whole time. Each time the timer went off, I was surprised that the time was up already. The second time, I was also thinking more about the application of this exercise as I was doing it. I wrote in the notes section some of the questions I was thinking about as I was working. Mostly my concern was about balance and dividing my attention. This activity required such intense focus, it made me think about how it would affect me being present as a teacher during that time. It made me start to consider how I can use field notes quickly, without them requiring my full attention, but also record detailed and useful information. I think I will need to work on some form of shorthand to be able to effectively take notes and still be able to teach and record at the same time. I also could think of a way to utilize my instructional coach to take notes and observations for me while I am teaching.
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Wendy
9/5/2016 03:54:03 pm
Wow Morgan, great job on your reflection of this exercise! I know it is difficult to separate yourself from the object (or your subjects- students) and that is ok. Try to first write an objective observation in think rich detail, then move on to telling the story you interpret, the history, the connection etc..
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AuthorMorgan Singleton is a secondary art educator with a Master's degree in art education. Archives
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