38-6158 Methods and Materials for Teaching Visual Arts at the Elementary & Middle School

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