I knew then
that the manual could help people in all sorts of
places: those who love to learn crafts and those who share
crafts.
In developing the idea I I started
thinking of all the things teachers and learners might need when
tackling new craft subjects....
Imagine
having a craft
teaching resource file
that includes 10 activities, session plans, notes, checklists and
designs!
How would that help with planning?
The 10 projects
that are included take you from easy peasy beginings through to more
challenging projects.
Of course you
don't have to start with the
first project - you can start anywhere. But the projects have
been presented in a sequence so that each gets either
more challening, or introduces a new technique.
Here are the 10
projects. Click on the links to view the finished project.
- Acetate
and foil 3 fold card
- Tree
decoration
- Free
standing card
- Pocket
card
- Ceramic
tile
- Clip
frame
- Granite
vase
- Reverse
penwork plate
- Lead
edge circle
- Mirror
tile
Click on the links to give you a photograph of the finished
project.
As well as the
project instructions you also get valuable session plans.
Most teachers hate writing
session plans. Well now you don't have to because this set of 10
glass painting projects comes with its own set of session plans.
The quick
easy-to-read overview, gives you:
- Aim of the session
- Session objective
- Method and project
steps
- Success Criteria: how
to
check the success of the session
- Resources that you
need to
gather
- Evaluation section
- Notes
Click here to see a sample
session plan.
I've also included
an overall scheme of work, or project overview so that you can
see how each project is built into a Glass Painting Programme.
But that's not all!
I also know, (as a teacher)
that some teachers prefer the simpler approach to session plans.
They don't need them, or want them. What they do want though is a
simple plan that gives brief details of the steps to be followed.
So as well as a session plan
for each project, I've also included a project checklist.
I recommend that you use
this as you sit with your
learners to discuss the projects that they want to do . This will
let you decide on the best route through the projects, as going in
order from 1-10, may not be best for all your learners.
Helping learners to talk
about what they want to do is the key in classroom
success. You can see a sample project
checklist here.
Now I know, as a teacher,
how important it is check learning.
To help you with that I've
included a number of individual and group
progress charts including
- 'Stepping stones
sheets'
- 'How was it for
me?'
- Individual progress
charts
- Group progress chart
As an added bonus I've also
added a final section
on designs for use with the individual projects.
But all this is really extra
stuffing because the real core of the manual is the
projects.
10
step-by-step glass painting projects
presented in
two sections;
1. the facilitator's set
and
2. the learner's photo sheet set
Having worked with lots of
different groups, those with special needs, children, and the elderly I
know that the needs of the teacher are very different from those of the
learner.
Learners want to be in
control, and to take charge of
their own learning. For this to happen these project instructions
needed to be visual - i.e in full glorious colour.
I knew it
wasn't going to be easy or cheap, but I figured that it was worth a
try.
So here's is the exciting
part! You get 2 sets of instructions:
one for you and one for the
learners.
And this is where things get
really are different from the
usual craft project.
Let's start with your set.
Your
set has 10 separate
glass painting projects.
Each A4 side is divided into separate
individual text steps for faultless delivery. Each step is
accompanied with its own individual photograph in full colour.
So not only do you get the
steps and sequences, but you get small photographic visuals to take you
through the process.
It's a failproof system that
means anyone
can follow - and lead the session with confidence.
So even if you've
never done the project the layout holds your hand and leads you through.
Easy
peasy
instructions that take you tiny step by tiny step through each
project. Take a look at a sample of the Acetate and foil
project. Take a look at our sample glass
painting project.
And whilst your project may
have 5 or 6 pages with maybe up to 8 steps and photos per page,
your learners have a different layout.
Your learners set has a
totally different layout.They get a minimum of text
and only 6 photographs per page.
Their photo
sheet sets are really the icing on the cake. Their own
special instructions that mix photo and word. Take a look at our
sample photo sheet set.
A
brilliant idea in great colour.
What does this mean for you
- and your learners?
It means that any member of
staff can use the
manual to deliver the sessions.
You don't need to be an
expert. I've now made you the expert.
So it's like having a
teacher on the page, taking you through everything by the hand.
The Craft Teacher is with
you in the classroom!
And your learners, with
their larger images can now follow their own instruction sets, And the
projects can be used within
the adult core curriculum (UK), as you map projects to the numeracy and
literacy standards. This comes as a pdf bonus.
So let's recap on what
you'll get.
Each manual comes in 6
sections.
- A full Notes section
with valuable, additional information to help you understand Glass
painting
- A set of 10 session
plans - one for each Glass Painting project
- 10 projects
instructions sets in 10-by-step format, each step with an accompanying
photograph
- 10 photo sets of
learners' instructions with 6 photographs per A4 page, and an
additional line of supporting text to explain the step
- The Learners' Sets
come with practice sheets and health and safety information laid out in
the same photographic format
- A complete set of
project checklists to help you check the right path through the projects
- a series of individual
and group progress checklists to chart progress
- Stepping stones sheet
to be completed with the learner, helping you to indentify any
particular areas of interests or individual learning needs
- Stepping through forms
for learners to make comments on each project session
- Feedback forms for the
learners
- How was it for me?
- A set of designs to
help you get started right away
Click here to order
With such a high
degree of photo inclusions you'd expect this manual to be suitably
expensive. Quality educational resources that work ARE
expensive.
Those that save you time and even more desirable.
Perhaps at £350
you'd think this too expensive, but think how expensive it would be NOT
to buy into a resource that saves you time, money and energy.
What
is it worth to have a resource that can be used by a wider number of
teaching staff?
How
expensive would it be to use another hour of your time planning,
preparing and learning new crafts?
What
price would you put on having access to all the information listed
above?
At only £249 this
timeless Glass Painting Manual comes to you in a 4
ring binder, printed on gloss coated stock. A full 350 pages of
information that will help you to put together a winning Glass Painting
Programme.
You can't lose
with my 100%,
money-back
guarantee
Each and every Craft Teacher purchase comes with a 100%,
no-questions-asked, money-back guarantee. I want to be sure that
you
like what you get and that it doesn’t disappoint you.
If for any reason it fails to live up to your expectation, just
contact me within 56 days (8 weeks) of purchase and I'll refund you
your money.
I really want you to be happy. It’s good for me, and it’s good
for you.
I’m so sure that this will help you with your craft learning and
teaching that you’re welcome to try it for 56 days – totally risk
free.
If it doesn’t offer you
step-by-step
projects that you can use right away, if it doesn’t make you
feel that you’ve got an
extra teacher
with you in the classroom, if it doesn’t give you project
checklists and
session plans to make
your life easier, and if it doesn’t
help you do what you do best – teach….
Then I’ll be happy to refund you what you paid.
You
can use The Manual for your School Activity Programme, Breakfast
Clubs, After
School Clubs or Summer School. The information will never date so
you can use the projects for each new school year entrants.
This will help you to continually save on time, energy and money, year
after year.
Go ahead. Be one step ahead in your craft planning. I'm
right behind you!
Geraldine
Jozefiak
The Craft Teacher
