2013-2014 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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ECE 145 - Children and the Arts
This course explores the creative arts process in art, drama, literature, music and movement in early childhood education. Students will learn to integrate the arts into planned curriculum by providing innovative experiences for young children. Students will also understand the role of the arts in young children’s education as well as how to choose and use multicultural fine artworks, music and literature, how to use the arts in inclusionary practice, and how to assess children’s artistic progress through discussion and analysis of current research and theory in the teaching of the arts.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Develop skills in organizing and presenting ideas effectively through writing essays and activity plans, working in cooperative groups, participating in discussions, and making oral presentations to the class.
2. Describe their philosophy of arts education based on assigned readings, observations of children, studio projects and journal reflections.
3. Consider young children’s and families’ special needs, race, cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs in designing and selecting appropriate arts activities for children via class discussions, written reflections and observations of children.
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