EDUC 3339 Fine Arts for Teachers

This course investigates the disciplines of art, music, drama, and literature for the purpose of enhancing and integrating a creative process approach for instruction in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on applying and synthesizing the concepts of multiple intelligences in the development of classroom curricula. There will be 15 hours of directed field experiences embedded into this course.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Design and implement lessons using the arts to motivate and inspire learners of all ability levels.
2. Utilize the Georgia Standards for Arts Education and the Georgia Performance Standards in designing lessons that emphasize process over product, the elements of the arts and developmentally appropriate practice for the chosen grade level.
3. Design assessment strategies that foster teamwork, constructive criticism, higher order and critical thinking skills to develop the student's sense of creativity and pride in their original work.
4. Assess and plan instruction for students of all ability levels and cultural backgrounds and with varied intelligences and learning styles. 
5. Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the development of all students' creative talents, critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.