ECED 165 - Art for Children

Credits: 3
Develops and enhances creative expression in children using a process approach. Students plan, present and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum units in art for preschool, elementary and special needs students. This lab course provides experiences with creative materials and activities that are multicultural, and build self-esteem, social skills, and small motor skills.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Describe the development levels of art abilities.
Apply developmental levels to compilation of an art file.
Distinguish appropriate experiences for children with art.
Participate in practical art experiences in lab setting.
Explore line, pattern, shape, drawing, color, and space using a variety of media.
Plan, present and evaluate appropriate curriculum units in art.

Program Outcomes

Use developmental milestones and observations of children’s behavior as a foundation for planning appropriate activities.
Advocate for strategies that promote the cultural diversity of children, families and their communities.
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
Discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education.
Identify typical and atypical growth and development (cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social).
Positively support children’s whole development.
Display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
Develop rapport and contribute to the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct
Comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA), workplace policies, and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.