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Syllabus

Teacher Education
07S:105  Secondary Methods: Art
Fall, 2009
Instructors: Dr.Rachel Williams
Emails: rachel-williams@uiowa.edu
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Course Description

The goal of the course is to discuss the current theories, professional teaching practices, and studio practices required for successful participation in contemporary art education. This course will also discuss practical applications of art education as well as classroom management strategies for planning, teaching, discipline, observation and learning as well as community outreach.

Required Readings

Text

Art for Life: Authentic Instruction in Art, Tom Anderson and Melody Milbrandt. Available at Iowa Book and Supply on Clinton Street

Websites

http://www.getty.edu/artsednet/resources/Ecology/index.html
http://www.getty.edu/artsednet/images/Ecology/index.html
http://www.artsconnected.org/artsnetmn/environ/
http://www.learningstone.net/stonehoo/Art_and_Environment/
http://www.wsu.edu/~amerstu/ce/art.htmlc

Artists that you could use for your lessons include

Agnes Denes
Christo
Jeanne-Claude
Richard Long
David Nash
Andy Goldsworthy
Lynne Hull
Buster Simpson
Mel Chin
Malcom Cochran
Ann Hamilton
Nancy Holt
Anna Mendieta
Mierle Laderman Ukeles
Meg Webster
Jerry Uelsmann
William Kentridge


Focus Standards and Student Assignments

StandardsStudent Assignments
C: Planning Instruction Planning Instruction: Candidates understand learning theory, curriculum development, and student development and know how to use this knowledge in planning instruction to meet curricular goals.

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F: Communication Communication: Candidates communicate effectively, understand the role of language in learning, and foster active inquiry, collaboration, and interaction in the classroom.

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G: Assessment Candidates understand the uses, advantages, and limitations of different types of formal and informal student assessments.

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