Bachelor of Arts in Education with an Emphasis in Art Education K-12

Global University Systems (GUS) - Webster University - St. Louis Campus

USA,Missouri

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

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USA, Missouri

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1915

Total Students: 10,000 +

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Main Campus Address

470 East Lockwood Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63119, USA

Bachelor of Arts in Education with an Emphasis in Art Education K-12

Program Overview

Students seeking certification to teach art at the elementary and secondary level can combine an Art (BA or BFA) with an emphasis in Studio Art major with the Education (BA) with Certification in Art K–12 Education major in the Teacher Education Department. The Teacher Education Department offers courses that prepare an individual to teach at either the elementary or secondary level, while the Department of Art, Design, and Art History offers courses conveying the requisite studio art and art historical knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

  • Education candidates will demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter, knowledge of the learner and knowledge of pedagogy based on inquiry and scholarship. This includes knowing content that supports conceptual understanding, applying tools of inquiry to construct meaningful learning experiences, identifying developmental factors in student learning and understanding theoretical principles of effective instruction to plan learning experiences.
  • Education candidates will incorporate multiple assessment and instructional strategies to support effective educational practices based on research and theory. This involves designing a curriculum based on students' prior knowledge, learning styles, strengths and needs, understanding and uses a range of instructional strategies, using a variety of communication modes, media and technology to support student learning and employing a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor learning and modify instruction.
  • Education candidates will reflect on the roles educators take as leaders of change through collaboration with colleagues, students and families in schools and communities. This is demonstrated through valuing and integrating reflection to grow as a professional, promoting communication and collaboration with colleagues, families and community leaders, seeking relationships with families and students to support student learning and initiating change that benefits students and their families.
  • Education candidates will demonstrate respect for diversity through responsive teaching and learning that values individual differences. This includes understanding and responding appropriately to issues of diversity, acknowledging social and cultural context to create effective teaching and learning environments, adapting instruction to the learner's knowledge, ability and background experience, and identifying resources for specialized services when needed.