MED510 Methods of Teaching Elementary Art
Course Description
This course prepares participants to integrate the visual arts across the elementary curriculum. Elements of art, principles of design, art methods, lesson planning, and classroom management techniques with particular concern for diverse students are reviewed. Participants draw, paint, make prints, and create sculptures appropriate for the elementary setting.
Topics and Objectives
Foundations of Elementary Art Education
- Compare art programs in elementary schools.
- Defend art education in the classroom.
- Analyze the elements of art and principles of design.
Studio Experience
- Integrate art using technology across the curriculum.
- Integrate drawing techniques across the curriculum.
Classroom Practice
- Describe ways to integrate the arts in the classroom.
- Create questions to help students look thoughtfully at art.
- Create an integrated art lesson plan based on state and national art standards.
Building an Art-Friendly Classroom
- Define safety guidelines for elementary art.
- Support diverse students in art experiences.
- List art resources, supplies, and equipment for the classroom.
- Identify exhibition opportunities for student art.
- Create a plan for an art-friendly classroom.
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