Expressive Arts in the Elementary Classroom

Section 05 Spring 2008

I.  Instructor:    Mary Stichter M.A.E.

                                    Office: PLS 201A  (Unit II)

                                    Phone: 273-2428 (work)          240-8513 (home)

                                    email:   mary..stichter@uni.edu

 

                                    This class will meet in PLS room 106.

                                    Class meets Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30-1:45.

II. Objectives:

            1.  Articulate the educational value and benefit of the arts.

2.  Demonstrate knowledge about the National Standards for Arts Education and the basic concepts and elements for each of the arts.

3.  Understand and apply appropriate instructional strategies to teach with, about and throughout the arts.

            4.  Develop and teach lessons that integrate the arts with elementary curriculum.

            5.  Articulate, develop and teach multicultural learning experiences integrating the arts.

            6.  Understand and apply a variety of media.

            7.  Articulate and incorporate multiple intelligence theory in learning experiences integrating       the arts for diverse learners.

            8.  Identify ways of connecting technology with the arts.

            9.  Identify and utilize authentic arts assessment tools.

            10.  Develop and teach integrated arts lessons.

            11. Reflect upon their teaching of integrated arts lessons.

 

Renaissance Standards (INTASC {Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium} + Technology Standards) are principles for preparing beginning teachers.  They reflect Knowledge, Performances, and Dispositions needed to successfully teach todayŐs P Đ 12 students. Included are:

 

            1. Knowledge of subject matter and how to make it accessible to students;

            2. Understanding of how to foster learning and development;

            3. Ability to create learning experiences adapted to the needs of diverse learners;

4. Using teaching strategies that foster critical thinking, problem solving, and high levels of performance;

            5. Ability to create a positive, purposeful learning environment;

            6. Knowledge of how to foster effective communication and collaboration in the classroom;

7. Ability to plan instruction based on subject matter, students, curriculum goals and the community context;

            8. Understanding and skilled use of a wide array of assessment strategies;

            9. Ability to reflect on, evaluate, and improve teaching and learning;

            10. Ability to collaborate with colleagues and parents to support student learning;

11. Integrates the computer and other high and low technology into teacher preparation, classroom teaching  activities, assessment and/or documentation.

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:

      After active participation in this course, students will have the following:

Knowledge: INTASC #1, #2, #3

á       Basic concepts, elements, media of expression and creative processes for each of the arts.

á       National Arts Standards, instructional strategies, lesson design and management techniques for arts integration.

á       Multiple Intelligence Theory as distinct modes of thinking, learning styles and artistic domains for creative problem solving.

     Performance: INTASC #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9

á       Co-teach peers arts energizers and arts strategies.

á       Design and co-teach elementary students in developmentally appropriate, sequential, National Arts Standards based, integrated arts lessons for development of problem solving, creative and critical thinking skills.

á       Write reflections of student learning and team instruction; and propose solutions for lesson improvement.

á       Create student portfolios which document evidence of student learning in the arts and with integrated subjects.

á       Observe and interact with elementary students to recognize their strengths and preferences and use this information to encourage and facilitate each studentŐs learning with, in and through the arts.

á       Identify and utilize a variety of authentic arts assessment tools.

á       Articulate and incorporate the Multiple Intelligence Theory in energizers, strategies and integrated arts lessons for diverse learners.

á       Participate in discussions and hands-on arts activities.

                  Dispositions: INTASC # 1. #2, #3, #5, #6, #9, #10

á       Appreciate the arts as process and product and recognize both are essential for effective arts integration.

á       Recognize art works are a result of the artistic processes and can be interpreted for meaning and evaluated for quality.

á       Respect artistic individuality within and across the developmental areas.

á       Recognize that students will experience and learn about the arts in a variety of ways.

á       Recognize the arts can be a motivational force that contributes in unique ways to the creation of a positive learning environment for active engagement and audience appreciation.

á       Recognize art works can be interpreted in many ways and are open to a variety of viewpoints.

á       Seek out feedback regarding effectiveness of their instructional choices and practices to improve their integration of the arts.

á       Appreciate the school and community offers a variety of resources to enrich and support arts programs and collaborate with others to use these resources to promote arts learning for students.

 

 

III.  Required Text:

            Cornett, C.E.   3rd Ed (2007)

Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts:  Integration Resource for Classroom Teachers.  Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

IV.  Grading:

The following is an outline of the allocated points.  Further explanations of each assignment will be discussed in class.

                        Attendance, Contributions, Participation and Attitude:                        30 pts.

 

                        Content Quizzes (4 at 5pts. each)                                                        20 pts.

 

                        Multiple Intelligence Theory Self Reflection Paper                               25 pts.

                                    *double space

                                    *Typed in 12 font

                                    *1 - 2 pages in length

                       

                        Arts Energizer Presentation                                                                 15 pts.

                                    *Typed in 12 font

                                    *Relates to multiple intelligences

                                    *Identify arts & curricular area

                       

                        Integrated Arts Lesson Plans (total of 10 @ 15pts each)                     150 pts.                                          *Typed in 12 font                                                                                                                                 *All elements of lesson plan are required

                                    (These will be discussed in class)

                       

                        Portfolio                                                                                              60 pts.

                                    *40 lesson plans integrating the Arts

                                                (Collected from classmates)

                                    *Organization and presentation of material

                                                1.  Table of contents                5pts.

                                                      -Organization

                                                      -Durability

                                                      -Visual appearance

                                                2.  All arts represented            5pts.

                                                3.  40 lesson plans integrating  10pts.

                                                            the Arts

                                                4.  Reflections                          40pts

                                                            a.  Perception of student learning

                                                            b.  Reflection on teacher instruction

                                                            c.  Reflection on improvement

All assignments are due at the beginning of each class session on the indicated dates of the course calendar.  Late assignments will not be accepted.

Grading Scale:

                        93% to 100% = A                                              77% to 79% = Ct

                        90% to 92% = A-                                              73% to 76% = C

                        87% to 89% = B+                                              70% to 72% = C-

                        83% to 86% = B                                                60% to 69% = D

                        80% to 82% = B-                                              below 60%    = F

V.  Expectations:

Attendance of all classes is required.  If an absence occurs, students must notify the instructor by phone or email prior to the class.  Unexcused absences will result in a lower participation score.  Students are responsible for obtaining any information and making up any required activities missed due to an absence.  Students will participate actively in class and conduct themselves in a professional manner.  Students will complete readings and assignments prior to class and turn in assignments on time.  All written assignments must be proofread and submitted in hard copy, finished form.  Students will repeat the course if they miss more than 2 field experience sessions.  Students will have all lesson plans and materials prepared prior to field experience sessions.  Students will develop and teach lesson plans that address the National Standards for the Arts, the Multiple Intelligences and integrate the arts with appropriate childrenŐs literature.  Students will demonstrate understanding of the creative process when teaching lessons in field experience sessions.  Students will synthesize knowledge from all course readings, discussions and experiences when writing reflections of their field experiences.  Students will contact their instructor as needed regarding questions or concerns about the course.

VI.  Materials:

            *Course syllabus/course packet (located on list serve:  210-123-03-spring@uni.edu)

*Cornett, C.E. (2007).  Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts:  An Integration Resource for Classroom Teachers.  Upper Saddle River, New Jersey:  Prentice Hall.

            *Two 3-ring binders (one for Student Portfolio, one for Teacher Portfolio).

            *Plastic sleeves for binders

            *Container for art materials (plastic tub, large shoe box, etc.)

                        -glue and glue stick

                        -package of construction paper (assorted colors)

                        -scissors

                        -box of crayons (assorted colors)

                        -black permanent felt tip pen (fine or large)

                        -markers (assorted colors)

                        -watercolors with brush

                        -white school chalk

                        -box of oil pastels

                        -paper plates

                        -empty paper towel roll

                        -stapler

                        -camera & film

                        -wallpaper, magazines, tissue paper, paint chip samples, greeting cards, fabric & yarn

VII.  Information:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (AD) provided protection from illegal discrimination for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Students requesting instructional accommodations due to disabilities must arrange for such accommodations through the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Services Office.

 

 

 

Expressive Arts in the Elementary Classroom

Section 05 Spring 2008

Date           Assignment                          Topic                                                  WhatŐs Due?

1/15      Purchase text                         Welcome/Intro.                                    Student Data Form

            Copy course syllabus from        Review syllabus/                                   *Bring course packet & list serv:                                Portfolio                                              text to all classes

            210-123-03-spring@uni.edu                 

 

1/17      Readings:  Chapter 1                Meaningful Arts Integration

              and Chapter 2                        Teaching with, about, and through       same

                                                             the arts,  Why integrate the arts?

                                                            Multiple intelligences and the arts

                                                            MIT Self Reflection Paper

 

1/22     Locate National Standard        The National Standards for the          same   

            related to each art                  Arts (visual arts, drama,                   

                                                            movement/dance & music)

 

1/24     Locate seed strategies and      Arts Integration Blueprint                   Be prepared to

            identify energizers for             Integrating the Expressive                  share energizer

            each art.                                  Arts into the Curriculum                      MIT Self Reflection

            Chapter 3                                 Energizers                                            Paper  

                                                           

1/29     Readings:                                  Integrated arts lesson plans                Energizer

            Appendix A and B                    

 

1/31     Readings:                                  Evaluating childrenŐs literature            Energizer

            Chapter 4                                 using literary elements                         Share a favorite

            Appendix J                               Integrating Literary Arts                    picture book               

                                                            Literature seed strategies

 

2/5      Chapter 5                                 Writing process and strategies            Energizer

                                                            PreK/K Curriculum

           

2/7 Readings:                                       Classroom Management                        Quiz 1                                                   Developmentally Appropriate

                                                            Teacher Disposition                             Energizer

                                                            Student Portfolios

                                                            Lesson Plan # 1

 

2/12                                                     Introduction to P.L.S. Students            Lesson Plan 1                         

 

2/14                                                     Integrating visual arts throughout       Energizer

Readings: Chapter 6                             the curriculum                                     Reflection on

                                                            Collage                                                 Lesson 1

                                                            The art of Eric Carle                          

                                                            Lesson Plan # 2

 

2/19                                                     Visual Arts activity with students       Lesson Plan 2

                                                                                                                        Visual Arts

 

2/21     Readings:  Chapter 7                Art Seed Strategies                            Energizer

                                                            Visual art elements, design concepts,   Reflection  on

                                                            and media elements                              Lesson 2

                                                            Lesson Plan # 3

                                                           

2/26                                                    Visual arts activity with students        Lesson Plan 3

                                                                                                                        Visual Arts

 

2/28    Readings:  Chapter 8                Integrating drama throughout             Energizer

            and  Chapter 9                         the curriculum                                     Reflection on

                                                            Pantomime                                            Lesson 3                                 

                                                            Readers Theater

                                                           

           

3/4                                                      NO CLASS P/T Conf.

                                                           

3/6                                                                                                                                                                                          Drama

                                                            Integrating drama                               

                                                            Puppets                                                Share puppet

                                             Lesson Plan #4

                                   

3/11                                                     Drama activity with students              Lesson Plan 4

                                                                       

                                                                                                                       

3/13     Readings:  Chapter 12               Integrating music throughout              Energizer

                                                             the curriculum                                    Quiz 2

                                                            Lesson Plan # 5                                    Reflection

                                                                                          on Lesson 4

3/18 and 3/20                                      No Class Đ Spring Bre