State of the Art Cart

Introduces methods of art instruction for the middle and high school classroom.  Examines creativity, developmental levels, discipline-based art education, and state and national standards.  Considers the philosophy of art education and art integration into other other subjects.  Includes hands-on experiences with art media and lesson plans.

This student-centered course is designed to explore artistic expression in early childhood and elementary classrooms. It assists aspiring early childhood teachers to become knowledgeable about methods for teaching art, music, movement, and other forms of expression in the classroom. Course content will include examples for appropriately integrating these expressive arts throughout the curriculum. The course cultivates an understanding of and appreciation for various modes of expression through an active set of engaging interactions with media, techniques, and theory that will serve as a catalyst for sparking the imaginations and hearts of teachers and students. 

This course introduces multiple subjects teacher candidates to the theories, strategies, resources, and technology applications appropriate to teaching integrated social studies through expressive arts, (visual arts, music, and movement, and dramatic play). Emphasizes the linkage to current standards of practice, integrated curriculum design, and developmentally appropriate child-centered pedagogy. Explores and applies the use of the expressive arts in teaching content to English Language Learners.  

Supervision of practicum and student teaching experiences in the classroom.