This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to engage elementary students in various arts activities. Candidates will also develop skills to effectively provide a balanced art program that accommodates learners with varying interests and abilities in art. The course is guided by Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Piaget’s Genetic Epistemology, Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory, and Dewey’s Learning by Doing Theory. The course also focuses on ways in which art can be integrated into core subjects taught in elementary schools. The art appreciation component of this course includes exploration of global art via personal and/or virtual visits to art museums and other community assets. Candidates engage in instructor-led discussions, research, creation of visual arts, observance of theatrical art performances and the making of music. Application of elements and principles of art are supplemented with appropriate technologies utilized in elementary art programs. Teacher candidates are guided in selecting age-appropriate art activities that cater to the diverse interests of elementary students. Practicum Block 2 is required. North American Division (NAD) curriculum resources/ Adventist Learning Community (ALC) modules will be incorporated in this course. NOTE: Field experience hours: 42 hours (part of the 6-day Practicum Block 1; 7 hours/day).
ED 200 and 240 and admission to the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) Program.