ARED 7737 Art Education Content Synchesis

A study of instructional methods, including cooperative learning, inquiry learning, grouping considerations, and other instructional variables. Candidates will learn how to select, plan, sequence, implement, and evaluate various instructional methodologies applicable to their student teaching placement. Guided practicum in collaboration with corequisite ART 7742 teaching experience.

Credits

1

Corequisite

ART 7742

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Develop a knowledge of child development in the visual arts including how to assess artistic growth and progress; particularly in the Pk-6th grade developmental cycle.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of curriculum structures for elementary art programs in the content areas of studio production, art history and art analysis.
3. Develop a knowledge of art teaching methods and classroom management strategies appropriate to the elementary level, specific for the discipline of art.
4. Engage in practical experiences in working with the materials, media and processes appropriate to teaching elementary art.
5. An understanding of how to assess and evaluate student growth and development in art.
6. Demonstrate subject matter competency, critical thinking, and attempt to facilitate student learning in meaningful ways.
7. Prepare and use Piedmont lesson plans to on design learning segments that incorporate developmentally appropriately curriculum and instructional practices.
8. Demonstrate an ability and willingness to self-evaluate and to evaluate students using a variety of formal and informal assessments.