SCHEME OF WORK VAE417: TEACHING ART EDUCATION (LEVEL 1)

WEEK 1. UNIT/MODULE/CHAPTER Introduction to Visual Art Education subject for the Lower Primary Level TOPICS Knowing the syllabus and art activities for children 7-9 years of age (Year 1-3) Teaching with, through, and about art Selecting Art Materials and tools The Basic media Media for Elementary school Media and Instructions How to provide quality Art Programmes Teaching practices in Art Maintaining a Learning Environment Demonstrations Assignments Audiovisual presentations Lectures Individual Work Group Activities Reports Game Field Trips Visual Displays Discussions Three types of productive Activities; Close-ended, Openended, and LaissezFaire Process versus Product Age Appropriateness Use of productive Activities Sequencing Creating the Physical Environment Setting the Stage Ideas for classroom teaching STUDY HOURS 3

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Identifying the Tools, Media and Technique for art activities.

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Teaching methods for children 7-9 years of age (Year 1-3)

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The Art in Teaching

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Art Making

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Key Issues in the teaching of art

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Preparing for Teaching Art

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Process and production

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Multiculturalism within the Context of Art Education

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Components of a Multicultural Unit

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Planning Towards Teaching Art

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Moving from Planning to Teaching

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Process and progress Using Art Assessments in the Classroom

Developing Skills in Art The Artistic Process The Art of Doing Art How to present other cultures How to relate other cultures to our cultures Providing meaningful Experiences Introductory Lesson on a Selected Culture Focus on a Particular Art Form Productive Experience Suggested Activities Lesson Components Planning Strategies Supplies and Equipment Teaching procedure Examples of Lesson Plans based on art activities Evaluation Art Assessment Grading students artwork The Initial assessment

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