Read, Empower, Act, Discover Part II/Arts Education - Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Building Artists of All Ages (Lab Series) - EDU-X742LB

Course Description

Engage Individually with Literature to Make a Positive Change in the Classroom

After completing the corresponding R.E.A.D. Part I Series course, launch a critical dialogue using Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Building Artists of All Ages (Lab Series) with other related writings and/or videos from the field of education that you will individually research. Engage within a professional learning community, promoting continuous improvement and professional development. Build on the ideas and perspectives of Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Building Artists of All Ages (Lab Series), pursuing avenues of further research and action to improve education.

This course allows you to engage individually with literature to make a positive change in the classroom. It is one of many in the University of San Diego’s R.E.A.D. Part I and Part II Series that allows you to complete your reading and assignments at your own pace and when it is convenient for you!

Learner Outcomes

• Relate literature to the context of education
• Influence professional educators to embrace best practices in promoting learning
• Reflect on opportunities to promote positive change in education
• Internalize the lessons from intellectual engagement with literature

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Activities:

• Use online research skills to locate relevant content articles and/or videos (many tips are provided)
• Create a professional development presentation for other educators
• Develop a personal implementation plan which will bring about positive change

Steps to Completion:

1. Upon receipt of enrollment and payment confirmation by email, detailed course instructions will be available under My Courses in your account at http://PCE.sandiego.edu.
2. Upon completion of all assignments, you will submit an electronic file of your completed work by uploading it to the course under My Courses in your account at http://PCE.sandiego.edu.

Who Should Attend:  This course provides continuing education for teachers (K-12) who incorporate art into their curriculum.

Course Materials: Access to the same book from the prerequisite course.  Internet access is required.

Testimonials

"I appreciated the quick feedback and grading from the instructor. I enjoyed the assignments from the course which were relevant and helpful for me to use for my next school year." -- Audrey Torres, Educator, Department of Defense Education Activity

Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series

• Read, Empower, Act, Discover (R.E.A.D.) Part II Series : Arts Education