Art 4362 Art Instruction in Secondary Education (3:2:4)
Spring 1998 -- MW -- 8:00 - 10:50 a.m. -- Rm. 201 AH
Instructor: Dr. Ed Check
COURSE SYLLABUS OUTLINE
Catalog Description
Foundations of art teaching in secondary to include methods of
instruction, evaluation of learning and teaching effectiveness,
and classroom management.
Prerequisites: Art 3364 and Art 3365 or departmental approval.
Overview of Course
Education is not a neutral enterprise. Whose knowledge? Who
selects it? What gets chosen? Why it is organized and taught certain
ways? To what audiences? We will explore how knowledge is packaged
structurally as curriculums and made or not made available to
students. We will take the abstraction--curriculum-- and look
at it in concrete ways, as a pressing school and life issue involving
state, community, teachers and students.
This class deals with real issues in life and art, issues that
are pertinent to the making, teaching and researching about art,
education and culture. Some of these issues may be personally
unpopular, controversial or uncomfortable. All of the issues raised
in this course are of substantive value and are addressed in art
and education research and literature. It is hoped each student
will approach difficult issues within the classroom with openness
and respect.
Course Goals
1. To engage in critical dialogue about the connections between
curriculum and teaching.
2. Engage in curricular activities with practical applications
to teaching.
Course Requirements
Regular class attendance. Read class materials. (This is a
reading intensive class.) Submit periodic reaction papers (two
to three pages in length) on various topics. Quizzes on readings.
Class Assignments. Semester project. Develop practice examples
of curricula.
Course Topics
Activism and Community Outreach
Assessment/Grading
Classroom Management
Budget
Discipline
Lesson Planning (TEKS, TAAS objectives)
Organization
Portfolios/Journals
High Risk Students/Mainstreaming
Public Relations/Networking
Community Service
Curriculum
DBAE
Others
Having a Life
Personal Experiences
Professionalism (attending conferences, workshops)
Psychology (Age-appropriate content, development theory)
Resources
Safety
Stress Management
Texts
Bigelow, B., Christensen, L., Karp, S., Miner, B. and Peterson,
B. (Eds.). (1994). Rethinking our classrooms: Teaching for
equity and justice. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Rethinking Schools.
Cahan, S. and Kocur, Z. (Eds.). (1996). Contemporary art and
multicultural education. New York: Routledge.
Paley, Nicholas. (1995). Finding art's place: Experiments in
contemporary education and culture. New York: Routledge.
Perr, H. (1988). Making art together: Step-by-step. San
Jose, California: Resource Publications, Inc.
Course reading packet at Joe's Copies on 9th. Also, purchase Perr book at Joe's.
Attendance Policy
Attendance and punctuality are requested and expected, that means
attendance is mandatory. Much of the content of this class
occurs in class. All absences (unless officially excused
by TTU) will have a detrimental impact on your final grade.
You are allowed two absences. Each additional absence will result
in one letter grade reduction. (For example, four absences amounts
to a two letter grade reduction. So, if your class performance
grade is a B, you will receive a D on your grade report.) Also
note that three tardies or three leaving earlies (or any combination)
constitutes one absence. This attendance policy is non-negotiable.
If you need to be excused from class for religious reasons or
due to TTU sponsored activities, TTU policy asks that you provide
a written note prior to the absence and make-up the work.
When you miss a class period, it is your responsibility to contact a member of the class for class information, reading or writing assignments. It is your responsibility to complete any assigned reading or written work irreguardless of your absence. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that assignment. In other words, you are responsible for assigned work even if you are absent. An absence is not an excuse for not completing any class assignment.
Academic Integrity
The Undergraduate Catalog (1997-98) states on page 66 policies
concerning academic integrity. See section on "Academic Integrity"
for further information on cheating and plagiarism. Proper citation
formats must follow one of the academic writing style manuals
(APA, Chicago or Turabian).
Americans with Disabilities Act
Any student, who because of disabling condition may require
some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements
should contact the instructor as soon as possible so that necessary
accommodations can be made. (Americans with Disabilities Act,
July 26, 1990)
Health and Safety Policy
Every effort will be made to comply with the intent of state
laws or acts and the University Health and Safety Program in an
effort to maintain a safe academic and working environment. Information
and awareness of safety factors will be included in course content.