For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
On completion of this course the student will be able to develop and teach an appropriate art lesson that incorporates art history, art production, aesthetics and criticism.
Teacher Education and Licensure Regulations and Standards for Kansas Educators, 2014-2015, EARLY CHILDHOOD - LATE CHILDHOOD, Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.
- The purpose of the Art in the Elementary School course is to provide the student with an understanding of the philosophy and processes of art education in the elementary school.
- Competencies for this course are the same as used by the Kansas Department of Education.
- Introduction
- What is art, and why is it important?
- Basic concepts of art education
- Discipline-based art education
- Lesson plans
- Developmental stages of children
- Library visit
- Safety issues
- Elements and principles of design
- Looking and talking about art
- Gallery visit
- Aesthetic analysis paper
- Studio activities
- Special needs children
- Student presentations - research paper and lesson plan due
- Lecture
- Textbook readings and discussions
- Visual aids
- Studio activities
- Hand-outs
- Text
- Visual aids
- Hand-outs
- Art materials and media
- Museums
Outcome 2.
Outcome 3.
Standard 5
The kindergarten through sixth grade teacher can design, implement, and evaluate arts experiences that are developmentally appropriate, meaningful and challenging for all students, that lead to positive learning outcomes, and that develop positive dispositions toward artistic explorations and expression.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to research an artist and then write an artist biography appropriate for use in the elementary classroom.
- Students will develop and teach a lesson to their classmates.
SCCC Policy
Technical support is available by contacting the SCCC IT Department at itech@sccc.edu
Canvas Help: canvashelp@sccc.edu
Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.
SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.
If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.
SCCC remains committed to creating a learning environment that ensures all students can fully participate in academic programs and college activities.