Teaching Art in the Elementary School IA-0211

This course will explore methods of teaching art to children in grades K-6. Class meetings will include discussions and exploration of contemporary issues within the field of Art Education. We will focus on theoretical and practical approaches to teaching visual arts. Students will work in groups and individually to plan lessons for elementary school children and experience hands-on teaching in a local elementary school. Entry into this course is based on instructor's permission. Contact instructor for details jsilver@hampshire. edu. Go to the course website