EDUC 350 Teaching Methods for Art
The course examines art theories, methods and current best practice teaching methods, including those that incorporate new and emerging technologies, lesson plan organization, and curriculum development issues. Students explore a variety of instructional approaches using sample materials derived from a variety of sources including internet-based, textbooks, state and national curriculum guides and specialized professional journals. During the course students will write lessons and unit plans, videotape at least one lesson, become familiar with state and national standards and will join a professional organization. The field component (ten hours) of the class is designed to give students observation time with in-service teachers and to review best practices for teaching elementary education as demonstrated in actual class settings.