EDUC 3742 Methods of Teaching Creative Arts in General and Special Education

2 credits
This course integrates the areas of visual arts, music, and drama, with other content in the elementary curricular sequences to help early childhood, elementary, and special education teachers create a balanced approach to learning in the classroom. The vocabulary and skills needed to enrich each of the areas of the creative arts will be considered along with the artistic development of children. Planning for the creative arts through theme-based units and hands-on activities will broaden overall awareness for the arts. Required of all early childhood, elementary, and special education teacher candidates. (Fall) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Lock 1, GPA 2.75.