EDUC 4171

This course will examine the theories and practices of teaching visual art within an elementary school context. Students will engage in the examination and development of teaching strategies, lesson planning, and use of learning resources for the effective delivery of the visual art curriculum at the elementary level as outlined by the Nova Scotia Department of Education Curriculum. Students will engage in in-class studio work that explores the elements of art and principles of design while also introducing students to a variety of mediums they can use in their classroom. Students will gain an understanding of cultural representation in visual art by examining art appreciation vs. appropriation. Students will also explore the arts in relation to social emotional learning competencies and personal identity development.