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I drew up this graphic about Making A Paper Mache Head for the first ‘Talking Pictures’ class I did at the Direct Supports Conference. It was a full day session, giving me more room to show and play with samples.

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This graphic served multiple purposes in my session. I wanted a sample that was more playful than my workaday world of ISP process maps. Since the conference targets direct support workers from group homes and employment program across Oregon, I wanted a demonstration piece that could be taken and used with people with developmental disabilities. It was very important to me that people see how these tools can cross boundaries. It was also intended to show people the myriad of ways a single graphic can be used:

• The materials list can be cut free and given to people so they can gather the stuff they need.
• Give students each their own copy.
• Enlarge on the poster/blueprint copier at Kinko’s and post as a reference.
• Cut the big graphic into pieces and present the steps one at a time. By doing so, you could customize it for people who can’t or won’t do certain steps.
• Use as a tabletop reference, but laminate it first. Paper mache is beautifully messy. And damp.
• Present as an action-graphic, drawing up the steps a few at a time, depending on student progress.

There are a ton of interactive strategies that could be useful for engaging someone in this activity. Some people might enjoy coloring the graphic or just naming items on the materials list. Cutting the graphic into smaller pieces could be a good sequencing exercise for someone familiar with the steps. And making paper mache together tends to be pretty interactive as well.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2005 at 12:24 am and is filed under learning & teaching.