In this course, teacher candidates will be introduced to Arts Education that provides an opportunity for Prekindergarten to Grade 3 students to express themselves in 100 languages, including dance, drama, music, visual arts, and literature. To nurture and enhance children's expression and imagination, teacher candidates will broaden their own creativity and understanding of aesthetics by exploring a variety of resources and authentic materials in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Teacher candidates will be introduced to an overview of history and practice, current thinking, artistic and aesthetic principles, instructional and authentic assessment strategies, and resources for supporting the goals of the Arts Education curriculum. Attention will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and ways of knowing, and culturally responsive practices that integrate the out of school experiences of linguistically and culturally diverse children and families into classroom learning. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for EART 303 will not receive credit for this course. Costs in addition to tuition will apply.
In this course, teacher candidates will be introduced to Arts Education that provides an opportunity for Prekindergarten to Grade 3 students to express themselves in 100 languages, including dance, drama, music, visual arts, and literature. To nurture and enhance children's expression and imagination, teacher candidates will broaden their own creativity and understanding of aesthetics by exploring a variety of resources and authentic materials in both the indoor and outdoor environments. Teacher candidates will be introduced to an overview of history and practice, current thinking, artistic and aesthetic principles, instructional and authentic assessment strategies, and resources for supporting the goals of the Arts Education curriculum. Attention will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and ways of knowing, and culturally responsive practices that integrate the out of school experiences of linguistically and culturally diverse children and families into classroom learning. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for EART 303 will not receive credit for this course. Costs in addition to tuition will apply.
