Spring / Fall 2023

Section II: Teaching

A. List of courses taught during period:

SPRING 2023

ART 150.01 FUNDAMENTAL OF DESIGN IN ART (3) 15

ART 360.01 STUDIES IN SCULPTURE (3) 8

ART 495.02 SPECIAL TOPICS: QUEER ART (3) 8

FALL 2023

ART 150.01 FUNDAMENTAL OF DESIGN IN ART (3) 10

ART 160.01 DESIGN I (3) 11

ART 492.03 INTERNSHIP (3) 1 (noncredit: 4 students)

ART 495.01 SPECIAL TOPICS: FABRICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA (3)

B. List of other teaching-related activities (e.g., dissertation committees, course development, unique features, etc.) During the evaluation period.

SPRING 2023

1. Faculty member developed and upgraded the articulated syllabus (S_a)

2. Faculty member used the pedagogy conform to elevate the higher standard of education in lectures, and lesson plans for three courses in the spring of 2023 and four courses in the fall of 2023 (S_b)

3. Updated and posted weekly assignments on Blackboard Ultra (S_c)

4. Used American Sign language in the classroom with students and composed assignments, projects, class activities in English. (S_c)

5. Recorded attendance on Navigate (S_c)

6. Faculty member taught classes regularly (S_d)

7. Accessible and responsive to students during office hours (S_d)

8. Extended my office hours to accommodate students for courses (S_d)

9. Faculty member resolved classroom issues related to lack of resources (S_e)

10. Participated and supported Art department meetings (S_f)

11. Faculty member willingly participated in School of Art and Humanities meetings (S_f)

12. Faculty member willingly provided support to the curriculum by updating the syllabus, lectures, lesson plans for three courses (S_f)

13. Effectively inventories art supplies for courses meeting the ordering deadline ART 150/360/495 (S_g)

14. Successfully maintained duties as Academic advisor for 8 students (S_h)

15. Involvement in curriculum development with the art department (C_a)

16. Created an art major checklist for my student advisees (C_a)

17. Presented 15-minute seminars on the diversity of artists’ biographies and their struggles for spring 2023 courses (C_b)

18. Coordinated several field trips for students to include the National Gallery of Art-East building, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Museum of African American Art (C_e)

19. Guest lecturer for Johnston Grindstaff’s class ART 491: Senior Exhibit & Portfolio (C_g)

20. Received excellent evaluations from students (O_a)

21. Created a students’ exhibition at Linda Jordan Gallery to preview the works of three classes (O_b)

22. Outside tutoring provided to students (O_b)

23. Provided students with an exceptional learning opportunity outside of the classroom by developing several art video tutorials for teaching (O_b)

24. Hosted Washburn Art Center, for student presentations (O_b)

25. Created a new course titled: Queer Art under Art 495 Special Topics (0_d)

26. Developed a mock Non-Disclaimer Agreement, with expectations for the students to sign and created a sculpture for Washburn Art Center. (0_e)

27. Hosted a university-wide fashion show event for ART 360 students to present their works of art at Washburn Art Center Lobby and Zoom Webinar (O_e)

Explanation of Activities Relevant to Teaching:

(1/2) Mava tweaked a new weekly lesson plan for teaching and activities for students to hone in on their skill techniques. He collaborated with a colleague who teaches at art schools to discuss our teaching method, sharing assignments, projects, and syllabus.

(15) He attended the art and media design program meetings (Biweekly) related to curriculum through discussions, and revision

(18) He coordinated field trips to various locations based on their learning experiment using a variety of techniques, educating students of the privilege of attending museums to learn about artist’s biographies.

(25) he introduced a course titled "Queer Art,". He participated in the NYC Critic Art Club in Spring 2021 through Zoom for discussions, presentations, and assignments. He applied the experience to the Queer Art course, developing a syllabus and designing assignments. He organized field trips and hosted the Glueless Nights event. Throughout the course, students researched the historical Stonewall protest, drawing inspiration from influential protest signs crafted by artists and activists. They completed their efforts in creating protest signs as the final project by using techniques such as pattern repetition, printing, painting, and assembling the signs for the presentation at the event.

(26) Glueless Nights was one of the highlights of his career as a professor and artist. He designed this project to offer students a platform to showcase their work to the university and the broader communities. He directed the entire process while designing and promoting Glueless Nights.

He obtained approval from SEL (Student Enrichment Learning) to post campus flyers and created postcards for Glueless Nights, distributing them to various communities, including Union Markets, the Hirshhorn Museum staff, professors from the School of Art Institute Chicago, and more. He promoted the event on social media and live-streamed it on Instagram.

To show his support to students in Queer Art, he transformed into the drag queen persona Missy Take, paying homage to those who fought for LGBTQ+ rights during the Stonewall protest. The event was successful, with a packed house of students, staff, faculty, and thousands of people watching on Instagram. Glueless Nights is available for viewing.

FALL 2023

1. Faculty member developed and upgraded the articulated four syllabi (S_a)

2. Faculty member used the pedagogy conform to elevate a higher standard of education in lectures, and lesson plans for four courses in the fall of 2023 (S_b)

3. Updated and posted weekly assignments on Blackboard Ultra (S_c)

4. Recorded attendance on Navigate (S_c)

5. Used American Sign language in the classrooms with students and composed assignments, projects, class activities in English. (S_c)

6. Faculty member regularly taught classes (S_d)

7. Accessible and responsive to students during off office hours (S_d)

8. Extended my office hours to accommodate students for courses (S_d)

9. Used technology device to teach classes with technical tools such as a shared screen to LCD TV, and second screen to preview art techniques (S_e)

10. Participated and supported meetings within the art department (S_f)

11. Faculty member willingly participated in School of Art and Humanities meetings (S_f)

12. Faculty member willingly provided support to the curriculum by updating the syllabus, lectures, lesson plans for five courses (S_f)

13. Effectively inventoried art supplies for courses meeting the ordering deadline ART 150/160/495 (S_g)

14. Successfully maintained duties as Academic advisor for 10 students (S_h)

15. Involvement in curriculum with the art department Fall 2023 (C_a)

16. Presented 15-minute seminars on the diversity of artists’ biographies and their struggles for Fall 2023 courses by using the PowerPoint tool (C-b)

17. Created and supervised the syllabus, projects for Tinkerlab interns (C_b)

18. Assisted in developing courses, syllabi for ART 150/160/495/492 (C_c)

19. Coordinated several field trips for students to include National Museum of African Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, National Gallery of Art (East/West Building), and Linda Jordan Art Gallery (Washburn Art Center) (C_c)

20. Outside tutoring provided to students (O_b)

21. Provided students with an exceptional learning opportunity outside of the classroom by developing several art video tutorials for teaching (O_b)

22. Use the students to preview their work of ART 150/160/495/492 by reserving the spaces at Linda K Jordan Gallery (O_b)

23. Created ASL video and written English for assignments, midterm, and final exam (O_b)

24. Created a new course, Fabrication and Social Media under Art 495 Special Topics (0_d)

25. Hosted a university-wide presentation event for ART 495 students to present their fabrication pieces at SAC G-Area, SAC Room 1011 and Instagram Live (O_e)

26. Supervised the Tinkerlab Knowledge Assistants as interns at Tinkerlab for their work and learn opportunity.

Explanation of Activities Relevant to Teaching:

ART 495.01, Mava arranged and reserved a location such as SAC G area and Room 1011 on campus and collaborated with SEL Student Enrichment Learning team to assist students in giving their presentation. It was featured on the School of Arts and Humanities newsletter. He created and posted flyers on campus to promote the events.

ART 492.03 Internship He supervised the course to oversee the students as interns at Tinkerlab, satisfying one student’s core course requirement, while he supervised four other students on the payroll as interns. All participants were assigned identical responsibilities.

Reflecting on Mava's pedagogical philosophy emphasizes his commitment to continuous learning and evolving teaching methodologies. As an Assistant Professor since 2019, my goal has been to act as a guide, listener, and role model, shaping a diverse academic environment. This philosophy has guided his journey through five years and 24 courses, emphasizing dynamic and inclusive education. He is proud to share that his overall rating for reappointment over the last five years has been an impressive 8, a testament to his dedication and effectiveness as an educator.

Over this period, his dedication to syllabus development and pedagogical enhancement has been persistent. He delivered strong content using platforms like Blackboard Ultra and embraced professional development opportunities like Quality Matters seminars. These efforts aimed to create a quality learning environment, setting rubrics, and assuring course excellence. His classroom Disclosure Observation peer was impressed and gave him a good rating due to his sign language style in teaching. He was commendable for being creative with sign language parameters related to arts to give students a better understanding of how to translate the arts.

He believes in the transformative power of diverse influences and personal stories to mold individual student identities. His role as an art instructor extends beyond conventional methods, seeking to understand and support students' unique paths. Encouraging ambition, participation, and improvement, he fosters an environment where students actively engage in their learning journey. The challenges he learned and adapted with students from diverse backgrounds and learning styles by accommodating the differences in his teaching aligned with higher educational standards to push the students to exceed their expectations, and outcomes were significant based on the student's classroom evaluation of his teaching.

Assignments in his courses serve as a conduit for instructing essential skills and promoting self-reliance and independent decision-making. Sketchbooks empower students to manage their learning outside the classroom. Field trips to exhibitions and studios reinforce the broader impact of art in daily life.

Active involvement in curriculum development advised students with courses every semester and shared his course checklist with students to help them tally their course requirements. His collaboration within the art department showcases his commitment to an integrated educational experience. Initiatives like "Queer Art," "Ich Bin Taub," and "Glueless Nights" demonstrate a dedication to pushing traditional teaching boundaries. Guest lectures, outside tutoring, and in the spring university-wide fashion shows create a dynamic and inclusive educational environment. He wants the students to experience their accomplishments as part of their memories of Gallaudet University. Beyond the classroom, hosting events like the Ich Bin Taub Show and Glueless Night and dressing as drag queens in honor of students align with Gallaudet's mission to elevate student experiences.

Supervising Tinkerlab Knowledge Assistants, overseeing internships, and developing projects demonstrate his hands-on teaching approach. Involvement in new courses, like Fabrication and Social Media, underlines my dedication to staying at the forefront of art education.

Looking ahead to Spring 2024, His proposal paper for the Faculty Development grant plans includes a university-wide presentation featuring fashion pieces for ART 495 students. A guest lecture from Justin LeBlanc of Project Runway Season 12 and field trips to Joann and designer studios emphasize real-world connections.

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