EDU 440 TEACHING CREATIVE ARTS

Teaching Creative Arts will familiarize candidates with the language of expression particular to visual art, music, dance, and drama and with basic elements of creative arts in elementary education. Classes will provide instruction in theory and teaching practices as well as hands-on experience in classroom creative activities. This course will also address standards in different art disciplines. Native American arts and elements of expression will be emphasized. Participants will create an integrated lesson plan and idea journal (which will include integrated arts and academic activities, strategies and assessment components) for use in their classroom.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the TEP program

Corequisite

EDU 480

Offered

Spring