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Mentoring From the Middle. Presented by: Mary Miller – NAEA Middle Level Division Director Linda Kieling – NAEA Middle Level Division Director-Elect
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Mentoring From the Middle Presented by: Mary Miller – NAEA Middle Level Division Director Linda Kieling – NAEA Middle Level Division Director-Elect *note: Following the 2011 convention ,notes were added to PowerPoint comments section to clarify points of discussion made during the presentation. These are visible when opened in Normal View mode and may also be printed. When viewed as slide show, arrows are animated and enter and exit on the click of the mouse.
Why Submit? • share new and inventive ideas with peers • create enthusiasm for others to try or embark on a similar journey • gain feedback about the product/process • develop collaborations • elevate the quality of presentations • utilize PR for your school and district
When to Submit? • All proposals are due no later than May 15 of the year prior to the next convention. • Why so soon?
NAEA Proposal Form * = required Who cares if it’s a long title? Use all 150 words! Middle Level ALL co-presenter information
Check one Descriptions are listed
Review Category Choose Middle Level, choose Middle Level, choose Middle Level
What To Put in the Program WOW! There is no way I’d miss this session!
Address Strategic Plan Yes it really needs to address a NAEA goal. Goals of Strategic Plan are on the form as well as on the website.
Clarity of Purpose 5 points • 5 Clearly defined context focused on purpose, well written and thoroughly described, clearly describes context of best practices/technology/research/etc. Reader can clearly tell what participants will learn or experience • 1 Not understandable. No context described.
Suitability/Relevance: 5 points • 5 Clearly describes relevance to theme, suitability for division/issue group, etc. timelienss. High interest level. • 3 somewhat timely, suitable, relevant • 1 not suitable to division/organization/issue group, etc. will not be of interest to arts education community
Quality: 5 points • 5 Clearly demands attention and admiration, clear evidence of personal vision/style/innovation, clear use of best practices and reflection • 3 some evidence of personal vision/style/best practice. • 1 unappealing, lacks scholarly support for ideas.
Which of these would you score highest? • “Animal Sculpture Lesson” – Create a animal sculpture using paper mache. Information will be shared on how to manage materials and how to use this engaging medium. • “Printing Possibilities” – Think Creatively! Printmaking doesn’t have to be a singular color process. Step up your printing program by infusing Reductive Printing and Japanese Justification techniques.
YEA, it got accepted, now what? • Remember this is professional development for your peers. • Be well prepared! Rehearse and time yourself with colleagues and get their input. • Make sure your technology is working! • Provide a business card, or website or e-mail for attendees to contact you for further information if interested. • Keep on task and to the point. • Be courteous to presenters who share the room before and after you, by staying on time.
Other tips: • Network! Join the Middle Level Listserv and Ning. • Communicate! Don’t hesitate to contact your division director or regional directors. • Volunteer! The more involved you become, the more you grow professionally. • Consider submitting a lesson to the NAEA’s Instructional Resource Gallery.
THANK YOU and we look forward to your submissions! • For further information please contact: • Linda Kieling, Middle Level Director, 2011-2013 kielingl@wlwv.k12.or.us • Kim Cairy, Middle Level Director-Elect, 2011-2013 kimcairy@hotmail.com