Seminar In Student Teaching In Art, Grades Pre-k - 8 (EDS-0173)

Spring 2025 · EDS 0173 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

The course is designed to support student art teachers in their practicum fulltime internship in a school art classroom for grades PK-8. Emphasis is placed on developing the artist/researcher/teacher identity with a critical view on the role of art education in visual culture and multicultural education. The role of teaching philosophy, social justice issues, student voice & activism, public school culture, and curriculum development are studied. Strategies and organization for meeting state requirements to achieve teacher licensure are offered through the standards presented in the state Dept of Education's Pre-service Performance Assessment. Professional practices and career launching strategies are explored. Lifelong learning as a community leader in art education is modeled through an exhibit and gallery talk at the culminating event, the Art Education Festival. Recommendations: MAT students only .

Course codes: EDS-0173, EDS 0173, EDS0173, EDS-173, EDS 173, EDS173

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