3.00 Credits
Description: This course reviews historical and contemporary curricula in art education, then focuses on issues in secondary art teaching, research relevant to secondary art education scholarship, and academic writing conventions. Topics include adolescent development, Studio Habits of Mind, Concept oriented curriculum, research methodologies of the Social Sciences, and academic writing. Students will develop personal philosophies of art education that are aligned with self created secondary curriculum. Students will utilize scholarly writing conventions to create a relevant research proposal. Students will have Early Field observations and experiences via a collaborative effort between the Rex Institute and the Art Education Program. Prerequisites: Admission to Graduate School or Admission to Teacher Education Program or SC Teaching Certificates or Permission of instructor. Notes: Offered in spring and summer.