Creative Arts for Early Childhood Syllabus for 2016-2017
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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

Hybrid

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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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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

Grading Criteria

A maximum of 450 points will be possible.

Grade point distribution:

Attendance and participation    50 points

3 exams                               300 points

Music/movement activity          50 points

Art activity                              50 points

                     TOTAL              450 points

Final Grades:

405 - 450  = A

360 - 404 = B

315 - 359 = C

270 - 314 = D

Below 270 = F

 

• Attendance (50 points)

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

• 3 exams (300 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.

 

Attendance

This is a hybrid class which meets in Room 139 of the Allied Health Building on the West AC Campus from 5:30 - 7:00 on the following dates: January 19, February 2, February 23, March 2.

• Attend class as scheduled.   Part of the grade for this class is based on attendance and participation.
• Read the assigned chapters in the book and be prepared for class 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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• If for some reason, you are unable to complete the course, be sure to notify the Instructor before February 28th, which is the last day to drop a course.
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