ART 382 Project Rebound, InternAt — CSUF - College of the Arts

Students will be designing lesson plans for the inmates at the Juvenile Detention Facility (Youth Leadership Academy, 3155 W. Justice Center Way, Orange, CA 92868), which is part of the County of Orange. In addition, they will be designing social practice projects and presentations for the community at large. The class is collaborating with the Project Rebound, Dare to Dream Art Program this semester. 

Since 2019, CSUF Just Arts has received support from a sub-recipient grant from the California Arts Council, initially through its affiliation with the Prison Arts Collective. The program is currently collaborating with Project Rebound to extend arts education to youth in local detention facilities. Our current Dare to Dream project, with Project Rebound, utilizes visual arts and creative writing to offer an innovative approach to rehabilitation.

Project Rebound contact:

Ingred Garcia                                                                                                        Juvenile Justice Coordinator                                                                              ingarcia@fullerton.edu                                                                                      (909) 568-7204

Tasks:

1.Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development:
Design, draft, and refine art lesson plans focused on social justice themes tailored to the needs of system-impacted youth and diverse learners.

2.Teaching and Facilitation:
Lead art instruction sessions at community sites such as juvenile detention centers and continuation schools, applying culturally responsive and socially engaged teaching methods.

3. Community Engagement and Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with community partners, site supervisors, and peers to coordinate service-learning projects and community art initiatives.

4. Observation and Reflection:
Conduct classroom observations and self-reflections to critically assess teaching effectiveness and student engagement, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement.

5. Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain detailed records of lesson plans, student progress, and community interactions; prepare reflection papers and presentations on teaching experiences and social justice topics.

6. Participation in Mentor Meetings:
Engage in weekly one-on-one meetings with instructors or mentors to discuss challenges, goals, and professional development.

7. Research and Contextual Study:
Review and analyze relevant academic literature on social justice, art education, and community-based pedagogy to inform teaching practices.

Training:

Students will begin their placement with a mandatory general orientation that introduces them to the community service sites, teaching protocols, and ethical considerations when working with system-impacted youth. This orientation will cover safety procedures, confidentiality, and respectful engagement practices.

Throughout the semester, students will participate in weekly one-on-one mentor meetings with the course instructor or site supervisors to discuss progress, challenges, and goals. These meetings provide personalized guidance, support reflective practice, and ensure alignment with course objectives.

Workshops and skills training sessions will be offered on culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning strategies, lesson planning, and effective communication tailored to diverse and marginalized populations.

Students will receive detailed overviews and contextualization of assigned tasks, including curriculum design and community art projects. They will also review relevant literature on social justice education and community-based art practices to deepen their theoretical understanding.

Regular assessments and reflective assignments will be used to monitor student learning and provide feedback, helping students refine their teaching methods and community engagement skills.

Workshops and skills training sessions will be offered on culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning strategies, lesson planning, and effective communication tailored to diverse and marginalized populations.

Students will receive detailed overviews and contextualization of assigned tasks, including curriculum design and community art projects. They will also review relevant literature on social justice education and community-based art practices to deepen their theoretical understanding.

Regular assessments and reflective assignments will be used to monitor student learning and provide feedback, helping students refine their teaching methods and community engagement skills.

Workshops and skills training sessions will be offered on culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning strategies, lesson planning, and effective communication tailored to diverse and marginalized populations.

Students will receive detailed overviews and contextualization of assigned tasks, including curriculum design and community art projects. They will also review relevant literature on social justice education and community-based art practices to deepen their theoretical understanding.

Regular assessments and reflective assignments will be used to monitor student learning and provide feedback, helping students refine their teaching methods and community engagement skills.

Learning Outcome:

Apply Social Justice Concepts through Art Education:

By the end of the internship, students will be able to design and deliver art lessons that integrate social justice themes, addressing issues such as racial equity, incarceration, and community empowerment.

Demonstrate Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices:

Students will develop skills to create inclusive, culturally relevant curricula that meet the diverse academic, cultural, and social-emotional needs of system-impacted youth and other underserved populations.

Engage in Reflective Practice and Collaborative Learning:

Students will critically reflect on their teaching experiences, participate in peer discussions, and adapt their instructional approaches based on feedback and community needs.

Develop Community-Based Art Projects:

Students will collaborate with community partners to design and implement participatory art projects that foster civic engagement and social awareness among youth in non-traditional educational settings.

Communicate Effectively in Educational and Community Contexts:

Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills through lesson planning, presentations, and documentation of their teaching and community engagement activities.