42-6158 Methods and Materials for Teaching Visual Arts at the Elementary & Middle School Level

The goal of this course is to develop skills in the planning and design of an arts curriculum from initial concept to evaluation. The course explores the inter-relation of the arts and their integration into the regular school curriculum. Teacher candidates review different curricular models and build lesson plans based on a variety of approaches. Coursework includes exposure to diverse art education practices, arts resources, and organizations supporting and advocating arts education. Teacher candidates are required to observe art lessons in P-12 classroom settings to extend their understanding about ways to teach the arts.

1-4 Credits