ELE345 Methods of Teaching Arts Education

The course provides elementary education Bachelor of Arts program candidates the basic knowledge, understanding and use of the content, functions, and achievements of dance, music, theater, and the several visual arts as primary media for communication, inquiry, and insight among elementary and middle level students. The course focuses on methods used to teach the arts across disciplinary content areas to individuals and groups. The appropriate use of technology in arts education is included. The course approaches the arts as a means for facilitating multiple intelligences for all learners. Prerequisite(s): LAA110 or equivalent; LAU110 or equivalent; Admission to National Louis University. 3 quarter hours