Research Colour Psychology and Student Needs.
Incorporating colour correctly into the classroom has the capacity to increase student creativity, making them feel safe and to be able to share their ideas and thoughts. There are many websites and blogs that talk about colour psychology and its benefits within the learning space. In my creative textile space I would like to begin with a neutral background on walls to allow for mood-boards and student work display. I would like to incorporate the colours blue and yellow in an endeavour to boost creativity, happiness and a positive energy. By including plants in my classroom I aim to create a relaxed environment and that will further boost productivity and creativity.
Please find attached Pinterest link highlighting some wonderful ideas for creative classroom environments.
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Creative Textile Space Proposal
My creative textile space proposal incorporates areas for practical, theory, display and storage. Student desks are arranged in the middle of the classroom in cluster formation to allow clear visibility to the teacher and board during theory lessons; as well as allowing discussion and collaboration within student groups. By the use of chairs that fit neatly under the desk, this space can double as cutting tables and creative desks. The two teacher workbenches at the front of the class also allow for use as cutting tables and creative desks. Sewing machines placed around the sides of the rooms allow for minimal movement of machines and reduces the risk of breakages as well as having a designated space for students to work on their projects independently and at their own pace. Ironing boards are strategically placed at the front and back of the room for safety purposes and again are in zones that have minimal movement. Likewise, overlockers also have designated areas to reduce the movement of these machine, allow student concentration and safe use. Storage shelves are placed at the back of the classroom for easy access of threads, scissors and many other resources needed when sewing.
Attached to the Classroom space and accessible at the back of the classroom through a sliding door is the Textile Storage Room. This is a wonderful space to store rolls of fabric, have additional shelving and cupboards for storage; as well as a full-length window for natural light and a full-length mirror to allow students to try on their garments in privacy. Along the back wall of the storage room are mannequins and a long table that student’s work can be placed on in-between their classes that are safe and ‘out of the way’.
I will encourage student learning and creativity my fostering a stimulating learning environment where students feel safe to experiment, share their interests and their ideas. Through the use of positive and enthusiastic language, and a willingness to 'make it happen' and always finding a way around things (maybe not on the first go, but the second or third). Displayed around the classroom will be completed student projects, lots of photos celebrating student success, examples of sewing techniques for students to look at and learn from; as well as inspiring and interesting mood boards. The mannequins that are placed outside the classroom each day are dressed with textiles in creative and inventive ways to create interest to bypasses and encourage discussion. This could be a class competition and/or a task for students that have completed their project. I would encourage an open door policy where I make time available for students to come in before and after school and during lunch time to work on their projects, with time I would like this to organically evolve to all students being able to learn to sew or design textile products. Finally, I feel it's important to wear the clothes I make; and be fashionable and trendy. This will encourage students to want to sew and create interest in the textile subject for students, teachers and the wider school community.
Attached is a copy of my proposed creative textile space and learning area:
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Scaffolding Task: Teddy Bear Activity
Also attached to this weeks Blog is my worksheet and basic sewing activity and checklist to make a teddy bear. This is a good basic introduction activity that caters to a diversity of learners by encouraging base skills and allowing all students to feel learning success and a sense of accomplishment on completion. Students can easily explore and extend their own capabilities through embroidery techniques and other embellishments they may wish to incorporate to the front and back of their teddy design (catering for differentiation). Depending on a student's capabilities they may decide to keep Teddy features simple or extend their skills with more complex features. Prior to handing out this task a lesson would be spent with students refreshing skills on threading a sewing machine, filling a bobbin and sewing straight, curved and zig-zagged lines; as well as practicing reversing at start and end of sewing to secure thread and pivoting to change sewing direction.
Whilst students are quietly working on their project I would have video on embroidery playing on the interactive white board to create interest and help students get ideas on embroidery stitches as well as technique.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKnBUa4l2k4
Teddy Bear Activity Resources:
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