Mrs. Tracie Glazer   

AED 554: Art Ed I: Syllabus - Spring 2010

Instructor: Mrs. Tracie Glazer
Email:  tglazer4@naz.edu
Website:  http://www.mrstracieglazer.com
Office Phone #: 389-2537
Office: Art Center Room 162

Course Organization 
AED 554 should be taken the semester prior to student teaching. This course will provide the student with all pre-professional requirements to become an art teacher, including the formal application to the Education Department for student teaching placements in area schools.  Students must receive a grade of C+ or better to be recommended for student teaching.

Course Description
Art Education I is designed as an introduction to the field of teaching art at both the elementary and secondary levels.  The course will provide the student with the basic teaching skills and field experience necessary for success during student teaching. 

The content of this course seeks to meet the claims of student learning cited by Nazareth College for the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).
Any student with a documented learning disability should discuss his/her special needs with the instructor immediately.

Course Objectives
•    To orient the student in the field of art education.
•    To introduce the student to the historical and contemporary trends in art education.
•    To describe various theories of child and adolescent development and provide understanding of the impact they have on         teaching and learning.
•    To provide the student with a basic understanding of designing and executing the art experience with children.
•    To provide the student with a campus laboratory experience teaching art to children.

Course Requirements (Refer to the complete assignments on the following pages.)
1.    Weekly classroom seminars
2.    Class Blog/Discussion Board
3.    Sourcebook/Journal and Assignments
4.    Participation in the Saturday Art program and workshops (a minimum of 35 hrs. required)
5.    Organization of Saturday Art for Children & Teens exhibition
6.    Class presentation of color-mixing systems

Course Expectations
•    Prompt attendance at all classes, appointments and labs.
•    Complete course objectives through written assignments, class participation and presentations.
•    Use of Blackboard for communication and downloading readings. Email, and Blog/Discussion Boards
•    Written and studio production assignments handed in on time and in a professional manner.
•    A display of growth towards the major commitment and responsibilities of a professional art educator.
•    Documentation of course outcomes for use in professional semester and portfolio requirements.
TEAC claim of student learning #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8

Required Course Text and Reading Assignments
   Anderson, T. & Milbrandt, M. (2005). Art for Life. McGraw Hill. Required.
   Selected Journal articles, which can be accessed via Blackboard.

Class Seminars

AED 554 meets on Fridays 3:00 pm to 5:40 pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm in room A170.
Prompt attendance and participation in all classes is required. If it is necessary for you to be absent, please call me at least 24 hours in advance at 389-2537 (office) with the reason.  It is also highly disruptive to have students come in late or leave early. Students are responsible to make up the work missed as a result of the absence, and should arrange to get notes and information from a classmate. Students should be prepared for each class with all required assignments.  Please be polite and turn off cell phones before entering the classroom

Students who are the main teachers on Saturday(s) will meet briefly with the instructor earlier in the week prior to their instruction to go over lesson plans. It is the students’ responsibility to make an appointment with the instructor for this meeting.  Students are required to attend the Materials Workshop(s) on Saturdays, January 16th, 23rd and 30th prior to being allowed to teach a Saturday Art class.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism

All papers, projects and assignments must be written solely by the stated author for the course in which they have been assigned.  No paper, projects and/or assignment may be submitted to fulfill the requirements of more than one course.  College standards regulating academic integrity (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) are strictly enforced.  It is always necessary to identify the original source of supporting information.  It is your responsibility to cite sources properly using APA 5th or 6th editions style guidelines.  Infractions may result in a zero for the assignment or a failing grade in the course.  Please see the instructor or the Nazareth student handbook for more information.

Saturday Art for Children & Teens

Saturday Art for Children & Teens is a learning lab for students in AED 554.  It is offered by the college to provide art experiences for area school children in grades K-9.

In a team of two members, students will research, plan and execute art activities with a class of 10-15 children at an assigned grade level over a seven-week period.  The sessions are scheduled to meet in various studios throughout the art center.

Each student in AED 554 will personally plan and teach at least three classes for their assigned grade.  Full participation in all non-taught classes as an assistant to other teacher in the team is also required.

Students must discuss ideas for lessons with his/her team and the instructor prior to instruction.  Use resources and develop ideas for lessons that are age appropriate for the grade level and are aligned with the NYS Visual Arts Standards and performance indicators. Students will be required to keep a working sourcebook/journal of ideas, inspirations and reflections.  (5 x 7 or 8 x 10 hardbound sketchbook.)

A written lesson plan must be submitted before the class can be taught. Lesson plans should be handed in with exemplars on Thursday, the week prior to teaching. Teachers should meet with early in the following week to discuss the lesson. Appointments are the responsibility of the individual teaching the lesson and NOT the instructor of this course.

The team must meet immediately following the Saturday class to discuss the lesson. A typed reflective evaluation (by that day’s teacher) with an attached rubric is due at the following Friday class.   This reflection is not meant to be a description of the lesson-- rather a thoughtful analysis of it.

Each teacher must create visual materials to assist in the teaching of the lesson.  Set up materials before the assigned class and prepare the studio space to assist in the learning.  Arrive ready to teach one hour before the beginning of class (9am at the latest.)
You may leave after class when:
  All the materials are put away neatly.
  The studio spaces are organized.

  The team conference is completed.
  You have checked out with the Graduate Assistant.

Each teaching team must collect and store the resulting artwork and prepare it for an exhibition, which will take place the next to last class.

Written Assignments/Homework
There will be written assignments based on readings from the text or separate educational articles. The instructor expects that all assignments will be on time and typed (except worksheets.)  Written assignments include lesson plans, reflections on learning and a final report.

There will be a variety of other assignments including studio projects and visual aids.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*.
*The instructor may deem that special circumstances indicate an exception to this policy.

Class Participation
I expect that each student fully participate in class discussions. Each student should enter class prepared with questions from the readings and offer insights and comments.

I expect that the Saturday Art teams are successful with full cooperation among teammates, equal responsibilities and group consensus.

There will also be a participation and professionalism grade based on the stated criteria. Students will receive a daily participation grade for all class and teaching periods. Please refer to the participation rubric for specific expectations.

Students who are taking this as a 3-credit course will choose to take on a leadership role in one of the following full class events:

Exhibition
AED 354 students will work together to facilitate the Saturday Art for Children Exhibition, which will be held on November 8th. Activities will include designing the invitation, program, signage, display area and awards.

Color-Mixing Systems Presentations
AED 354 students will work together to present information on color-mixing systems: additive, subtractive integrative, subtractive transparent, medial, optical as well as the Munsell color wheel.

Class Blog/Discussion Board
Blog entries and posting comments: In addition to posting your blog entry (a minimum of 300 words), you are required to comment on a minimum of 2 blog comments in response to classmates’ postings.  These blogs and postings will be due each week over the duration of the course via Blackboard.

Sourcebook/Journal
Students will create a Sourcebook/Journal in which they will have at least 10 assigned entries which can be found with due dates on the course calendar.  This sourcebook/journal will also be used to record notes and reflection on the Saturday Art class and your learning from this course.  This journal will be useful as you move into your professional semester.

Final Report
This report will be based on all topics covered during the course and Saturday Art for Children. This report will be turned in on the last day of class. Use your notes and reflections on the Saturday Art classes, which are in your working sourcebook/journal.

A, A-  Exemplary
B+, B, B- Very good
C+, C  Basic
C- Poor

Participation: 20%
Sourcebook/Journal 10%
Blog/Discussion Board 10%
Plans, reflections, course projects and homework: 50%
Final Report: 10%