ART 275 School Experiences in Art

This course is a College-supervised, intensive, 70-hour observation/participation/ teaching lab in an elementary and middle-level art classroom setting. In this entry-level course to the Art Education program, students act as aides in an art classroom, shadowing a seasoned teacher in all aspects of the art teacher's responsibilities. Students are required to keep a journal of their observations and activities and are expected to research the school culture, as well as the role of the art program in the total education of the child. Journal topics include community demographics; administrative hierarchy; class size and preparation load; objectives and skills for each grade level; organization and handling of supplies and materials; technology integration; additional duties of the art teacher; and home, family and community interactions. Other journal requirements emphasize observing and analyzing the implementation of the Learning Standards for the Arts; a variety of art learning activities; inclusion of the broad spectrum of special needs learners; motivational techniques; discipline and classroom management, and methods of student and teacher evaluation. Cooperating teachers provide a written evaluation of the student's participation; submission of the student journal and a follow-up interview are also required.

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