Graduate Teaching Assistant & Teacher of Record
As part of my graduate program at Illinois State University, I was offered the opportunity to serve as both a teaching assistant and a Teacher of Record. As a GTA, I assisted professors with grading assignments, leading workshops, preparing course materials for the art education department, managing inventory, and supporting students in their professional development. As the Teacher of Record for a section of ART 204, I developed curriculum, built strong student–teacher relationships, provided feedback on projects, and worked independently to lead a college-level course.
TEACHER OF RECORD ART 204: Arts Integration in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Course Description: The course highlights the interconnectedness of visual arts and other art forms into subjects like math, science, and social studies for pre-k through sixth-grade. Education majors will explore theories, research, and practical strategies for effective implementation.
VISUALIZING FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
CREATING GEOMETRIC SHAPES AND COLOR SCHEMES
FINAL PROJECTS
COMING SOON!
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ART 309: HALLOWEEN GATHERING
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ART 309: LEADING A PUNCH NEEDLE WORKSHOP
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ART 204: WATERCOLOR DEMO
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ART 204: BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB POP-UP EXHIBITION
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ART 201: Intro to Ceramics, Pinch Pot Monsters
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ART 201: LOADING THE KILN
As the TA for Art 201: Media, Techniques & Inquiry For Elementary & Middle Level School, I had the opportunity to lead an Unconventional Design Challenge, “Trash to Treasure”. Students were able to participate in this lesson on how to use sustainable materials to create wearable designs, as well as learn how to implement this idea into their future classrooms.
As the TA for Art 204: Arts for Elementary Schools, I had the opportunity to build two media and technique workshop days for the students. One Wet Media Day and one Dry Media Day. Students learned printmaking, painting, drawing, color mixing, and mixed media techniques
https://www.christinadababneh.com/s/Media-and-Technique-Explorations-Presentation-Day-1.pdf
https://www.christinadababneh.com/s/Media-and-Technique-Explorations-Presentation-Day-2.pdf