Maricopa Community Colleges  EPD212   20084-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05-27-08

EPD212  2008 Summer I – 2008 Fall

LEC

3 Credit(s)

3 Period(s)

Art Methods and Curriculum Development

Overview and practical application of teaching elementary art. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards.
Prerequisites: Must hold a Career and Technical Education (CTE), provisional or standard elementary, secondary or special education teaching certificate, or permission of Department or Division.

 

Course Note: Approved school-based practicum required.

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

EPD212  2008 Summer I – 2008 Fall

Art Methods and Curriculum Development

 

1.

Identify current State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)

2.

Summarize characteristics of learners. (II)

3.

Use various classroom management techniques. (III)

4.

Assess various art teaching resources currently available. (IV)

5.

Use various teaching resources to teach art to elementary students. (IV)

6.

Analyze the use of technology to teach art. (V)

7.

Design art curriculum. (VI)

8.

Establish a learning environment for art activities. (VII)

9.

Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII)

10.

Use various teaching strategies. (VIII)

11.

Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX)

12.

Develop assessment instruments for art. (IX)

13.

Prepare an art lesson plan. (X)

14.

Teach an art lesson. (X)

15.

Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI)

16.

Summarize the practicum experience. (XI)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

EPD212  2008 Summer I – 2008 Fall

Art Methods and Curriculum Development

 

 

I. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards

II. Characteristics of Learners

A. Learning Styles

B. Past Experiences

C. Backgrounds

D. Prior Knowledge

E. Cultural Differences

III. Classroom Management

A. Styles

B. Techniques

C. Positive Learning Environment

D. Culturally Responsive

IV. Resources

A. Textbooks

B. Internet/Computers

C. Professional Literature

D. Other

V. Technology

A. Computers

B. Software

C. Internet

D. Media

E. Other

VI. Art Curriculum

A. Development

B. Objectives

C. Resources

D. Standards

E. Current Trends

VII. Learning Environment

A. Classroom

B. Art Lab Setting

C. Experiences

VIII. Teaching Strategies

A. Match to Subject Matter

B. Concepts and Generalizations

C. Art Skills

D. Students' Developmental Levels

E. Diverse Needs

F. Asking Questions

G. Encourage Critical Thinking

IX. Assessments

A. Purpose

B. Standards

C. Methods

X. Lesson Plans

A. Preparation

B. Objectives

C. Teaching Procedures

D. Learning Activities

E. Material

F. Assessments

G. Remedial Activities

H. Enrichment Activities

XI. Practicum Experience

A. Classroom Observation

B. Classroom Participation

C. Reflection

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