Dec 06, 2024  
2024-2025 Shepherd University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Shepherd University Catalog
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ARED 527 - Special Methods of Teaching Art

(3cr) This course is designed to provide a synthesis of course work in art, education, and art education for graduate students pursuing a teaching concentration in art.  Students will explore the nature of teaching visual art in contemporary K-12 grade classrooms including, for example, methods to teach art studio, art criticism, aesthetics, and art history; devices to evaluate student progress; inclusive instructional practices; and instruction in the use of technology.  In addition, students will construct and critique a complete nine-month art curriculum useful for teaching in a West Virginia or nearby local public school system.  The class includes a 20-hour field placement to provide opportunities for application of methods. Prerequisites: Admission to teacher education program.



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