Creative Arts for Early Childhood Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

CDEC-1358-001 Creative Arts for Early Childhood

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Course Description

An exploration of principles, methods and materials for teaching young children music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play through process-oriented experiences to support divergent thinking.

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Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: Define the creative process; describe developmental sequences of creative arts; analyze teacher roles in enhancing creativity; describe concepts taught through the creative arts; identify components of creative environments; and assess creative arts activities.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Mayesky:  Creative Activities for Young Children, 11th edition, 2015, Cengage Learning.  Textbook is bundled with Blackboard Edition Mindlink at the AC West Campus Bookstore.  Mindlink is necessary in order to view all of the publisher content including the teach source videos.

Supplies

\ Supply needs will be discussed in class.  Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Student Performance

1. Define the creative process.
2. Describe the role of play in a child's growth and developemnt.
3. Describe developmental sequences for creative arts.
4. Analyze teacher roles in enhancing creativity.
5. Describe concepts taught through the creative arts.
6. Describe components of creative environments.
7. Plan, implement and assess child-centered activities for music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play.

 

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.

Grading Criteria

A maximum of 800 points will be possible.

Grade point distribution:

Attendance and participation   50 points

6 exams                              600 points

Music/movement activity          50 points

Art activity                              50 points

Web sites                               50 points

                     TOTAL              800 points

Final Grades:

710 - 800  = A

640 - 719 = B

560 - 639 = C

480 - 559 = D

Below 480 = F

 

• Attendance - 50 points

In case of illness or a family emergency, please let the instructor know by leaving a message on her home answering machine at 806 655-7990.

• 6 exams - 600 points

Tests may consist of multiple choice, short answer, and/or matching.  All exams will be taken on line.

• Music/movement activity - 50 points

Plan an appropriate music and/or movement activity to do with a group of children.  Bring your plan and materials needed for the activity on the date assigned.

• Art Activity - 50 points

Plan a developmentally appropriate art activity for young children to share with the class.  Bring to class on the date assigned.

• Web Sites - 50 points

Turn in a list of 10 websites that relate to art or music for early childhood.  You will be expected to share a favorite site with the class.

Attendance

This is an in-person class which meets in Room 139 of the Allied Health Building on the West AC Campus.

• Attend class regularly and promptly.  Part of the grade for this class is based on attendance and participation.
• Read the assigned chapters in the book and be prepared for weekly discussions.
• Satisfactorily complete exams with 70% mastery or above.
• Complete assignments and projects on time.
• Be a team player: dependable, hard working, and helpful.

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Additional Information

• If for some reason, you are unable to complete the course, be sure to notify the Registrar's office before November 18th, which is the last day to drop a course.
• Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangement in order to meet the course requirements should contact Accessibility Services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.