The relationship of the student and teacher in an art class. The curriculum and the art lesson planning. Art in the preschool and elementary grades. Approaches to teaching pre-school and elementary art. Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, installation and plays, video art, photography, technology and computers in the art room, environmental art. Art supplies. Displaying students’ art. Evaluation of the students and the program.Spotting and handling over talented children. Designing learning environments and assessment in art education. Art across the curriculum. The links between art and other subjects. Creativity in art.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to;
1. identify different approaches to teaching elementary and early childhood art
2. design lesson plans on art education applications including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, video art and photography
3. develop an assessment procedure for an art project in elementary art class
4. explain classroom management techniques and safety procedures specific to the elementary school art rooms
5. devise methods of teaching art to students with different learning abilities and learning styles
6. prepare a cross curricular art project
7. analyze children’s drawings
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 6 |
| Field Trips/Visits | 5 |
| Hands-on Work | 16 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 15 |
| Resource Review | 8 |
| Report on a Topic | 6 |