This week I have been given a to do list for my multi textual children’s book. This blog will have a brief description of what I had to do and why I had to proceed to do these tasks.
To start off with the week. I sat with my tutors and gone through an action plan that I needed to do for my research into what is needed for a multi textual children’s book? How will I know what children need? And is there anything that can help with my current studies? I was given a list by one of my tutors that had everything that was needed to do for that week. Here is the list that i was given.
To break down on what was asked for:
I got asked by my tutor to collect research into textual prints of which could be used for current study into braille. I looked into braille. Sources shown me that braille is manipulated into sections. Like this imagery shown (Mason and McCall, 1997).
I figured I was able to combine the braille into a complex textual print. Knowingly this will be time consuming and noted experimental wise things may not go to plan. I wanted to have an idea that this could possibly work and be used with my upcoming final show. Within using my research I found that I could create a brailed sentence by using expandex, vinyl and screen printing or even flock/puff. Each method has been taken quite seriously and in thoughts of children and children with learning difficulties and disabilities. This thought process is still on going and I will be keeping this method in mind for my end of project.
I was also to keep on going with my development with the aesthetic and technique which is being recorded within my sketch book. This consist on my layout presentation that I have developed in my sketchbook which are texturised to fit the theme for my project seemingly its about multi textural children’s book. I have experimental work and notes which provide me with what and how I am doing experiments and developments. I am also providing any scrap experiments to show progress and decision making towards my final product at the end of the academic year.
I was also ask to present a case study to go along side of my research. Case studies is where you present a file with legal documentation on studying a case or observing a third party. I used my case study to help with my development and understanding with children and children with specific learning difficulties and disabilities. I wanted to make sure I had full interest at heart for the children who will be reading and observing my multi textual children’s book. I was asked to go to one of my tutors and ask for an ethics form. The ethics form is to show I have full understanding and take responsibility on the children’s safety of which I promised to not include names, age, gender or forms of personal characteristics. My goal was to write and observe children on illustrations and the demo types that I created with types of textures on them. This was to help me note down what materials I needed to use and consider while also taking on the caring needs for children with specific learning difficulties and disabilities. At this moment of time I am still processing this case study and will be making phone calls to schools before the Christmas period.
I am continuing to use the academic coaches which are based on campus. I use these coaches to help with my written work. I intend to use them to guide me in a written style of which I can work with at an easier pace which can benefit me with my own learning difficulty and in becoming a teacher. I have found that within note taking. Bullet pointing is a good way of myself getting ideas down and getting preparation for structuring a sentence. I will continue to use this as I have noted that this helps with my writing strategy and I am wanting to continue this into my teacher training. I found that I could take on my strategy and being able to teach others and students how to bullet point to help structure a sentence together.
I was also asked to go and find some research into children’s books. I have found some research and this is still on going within a research file. I have came across some books already of which I had in mind. An example for what books I have looked is Spot’s Camping Trip (Hill, 2005) of which I found the art style is appealing for children and children with specific learning difficulties ad disabilities. I found that the soft illustration is appealing for children and which in using textures and fabrics. I have found that I can take on board the simple and soft layout of illustration for my multi textual children’s book. But I am on going my research until I come with a final plan.
So much so That I have even looked out side the box and found a book called Winnies Midnight Dragon (Thomas and Paul, 2008). I looked at this type of book with the note of it not being appealing to children with learning difficulties and disabilities but I have to consider that every child would want to look at my book, so for a consideration Ive looked at sketchy and rugged art style like Winnies Midnight Dragon (Thomas and Paul, 2008). I have took careful deliberation with my studies and making a target audience but I am staying open minded towards every child out there. I note I can reach everyone’s needs but with the research of illustrations and children’s books that are a little more spooky and weird I am able to try and manipulate this into my project. An example could be my character goes through a spooky environments and the child have to feel and find the character through rumble or spider webs. I know for own experience with children that spider webs will make them panic but its a thought and not all children are as scared as others. This is based on characteristics of the child.
A quick SWOT analysis of what may happen and possible hindrances that could proceed in my current research and studying.
My strengths that I have within doing this task is my research skills and social talking. I am able to provide the evidence that I am look into for my multi textual children’s book’s which will include children’s books and illustrators. Case studies and targets for my final product which will be on going until the end of the academic year. Weaknesses I could possibly run into are not able to get a place for my case studies, time management or not having a full understanding of the project in hand. I will make sure I do not interact with these problems as If I do come across a potential problem like for example not having full understanding of the project; Meaning understanding children with specific learning difficulties and disabilities. I wont allow this as I could find references and books on the subject. The opportunities I will come across is that I am able to gain more experience within a classroom or interacting with an education environment. I am taking this as an opportunity for my future career into teaching and have some experiences for my teacher training. The treats I could possibly face is not having a place for my case studies of which could hinder my chances for experience and extended research for my multi textual children’s book. I will make sure I find as many backups as I can so that I can have at least a chance in doing experiences and having extend research. I hope for my future I will have the opportunities to extend my learning, my understanding and professional intake within becoming a teacher.
until the next time
Rach
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Bibliography
Hill, E. (2005). Spot’s camping trip. London: Ladybird.
Mason, H. and McCall, S. (1997). Visually Impairment Access to Education for Children and Young People. David Fulton Publishers, pp.150,151.
Thomas, V. and Paul, K. (2008). Winnie’s midnight dragon. New York: Harpercollins Childrens Books.
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