AE 317 - Elementary Art Education Methods and Materials

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This course introduces students to a variety of art media appropriate for the young child in grades P-5. The art education student develops the skills necessary to teach these media to children and also develops discipline based art education curriculum appropriate for elementary students. The course introduces various instructional and assessment strategies, developmental and learning theories, and health and safety standards for the elementary art education classroom. Students also begin to form their teaching philosophy and professional relationships and affiliations.