Integration of Art, Music, and PE. 3 credits. (Magis Core: Fine Arts)

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to present pre-service elementary school teachers with research-based evidence that supports the integration of art, music, movement and physical education activities across the curriculum. This course will provide the students with an overview of the fundamentals of these disciplines and will facilitate an appreciation for each. It will allow students to explore and savor the breadth of human knowledge and experience and uncover their own often hidden capabilities, which can then be passed on to the students that they will serve. There will be an emphasis on lesson planning, development of appropriate classroom management strategies, culturally relevant pedagogy, and efficient classroom transitions. Additionally, the students will discover that hands-on incorporation of the fine arts and PE will promote communication, inquiry, and engagement in daily teaching experiences. Students who complete EDU 104 will gain an understanding that the fine arts, human movement and physical activity are all central elements that foster creative, active, and healthy lifestyles, which in turn enhance the quality of life for elementary students. This course is designed to give students current, relevant, and practical teaching strategies, so they will be prepared to enter the workforce as confident, competent, and skilled teachers. Satisfies Magis Core: Fine Arts.