MCCCD Program Description

Art Methods and Curriculum Development for Secondary

Course: EDU260AB

First Term: 2014 Spring

Lecture 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s) 4 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Overview and practical application of teaching secondary art. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, teaching resources, and use of technology. Emphasis on State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify current State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I) 2. Summarize characteristics of learners. (II) 3. Use various classroom management techniques. (III) 4. Assess various art teaching resources currently available. (IV) 5. Use various teaching resources to teach art to secondary students. (IV) 6. Analyze the use of technology to teach art. (V) 7. Design art curriculum. (VI) 8. Establish a learning environment for art activities. (VII) 9. Summarize various teaching strategies. (VIII) 10. Use various teaching strategies. (VIII) 11. Evaluate various assessment methods. (IX) 12. Develop assessment instruments for art. (IX) 13. Prepare an art lesson plan. (X) 14. Teach an art lesson. (X) 15. Complete field experience as a volunteer teacher aide. (XI) 16. Summarize the field experience. (XI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards II. Characteristics of Learners A. Learning Styles B. Past Experiences C. Backgrounds D. Prior Knowledge E. Cultural Differences III. Classroom Management A. Styles B. Techniques C. Positive Learning Environment D. Culturally Responsive IV. Resources A. Textbooks B. Internet/Computers C. Professional Literature D. Other V. Technology A. Computers B. Software C. Internet D. Media E. Other VI. Art Curriculum A. Development B. Objectives C. Resources D. Standards E. Current Trends VII. Learning Environment A. Classroom B. Art Lab Setting C. Experiences VIII. Teaching Strategies A. Match to Subject Matter B. Concepts and Generalizations C. Art Skills D. Students` Developmental Levels E. Diverse Needs F. Asking Questions G. Encourage Critical Thinking IX. Assessments A. Purpose B. Standards C. Methods X. Lesson Plans A. Preparation B. Objectives C. Teaching Procedures D. Learning Activities E. Material F. Assessments G. Remedial Activities H. Enrichment Activities XI. Field Experience A. Classroom Observation B. Classroom Participation C. Reflection

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2013

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