Elementary Methods - Fine Arts

Catalog description

This course defines and provides a context for teaching and assessing students in the area of arts education. Candidates will explore state and national standards, student engagement and motivational techniques, and instruction and assessment methods. An emphasis is placed on integrating arts education across the curriculum. EED 436CA Elementary Methods: Social Science and Fine Arts 3 This course defines and provides a context for teaching and assessing students in the area of social science and visual and performing arts. Participants will explore state and national standards, student engagement and motivational techniques, and instruction and assessment methods. An emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary practices and the integration of social science and visual or performing arts into other content areas. The course also investigates the EED 438CA Elementary Methods: Mathematics and Science 3 This course focuses on methodology and assessment strategies that enhance instruction in mathematics and science. Integrated content, interdisciplinary teaching, classroom management, and curriculum and assessment issues are emphasized. Multiple perspectives of students as learners of math and science, along with current research on pedagogy, are explored. Students are provided the opportunity to develop the ability to evaluate and apply instructional methods, curricular materials and resources, and appropriate assessment strategies. EED 491CA Elementary Clinical Practice A 4 This course emphasizes the practical application of education theories and teaching methods. Emphasis will be placed on planning and facilitating effective literacy instruction and ensuring teacher candidates can create engaging and impactful learning experiences. Teacher candidates will focus on the requirements and expectations of student teaching, the teacher performance assessment, and planning and…