Explores the importance of art in children's lives and possibilities for art experiences within an integrated elementary curriculum. Emphasizes philosophical and cultural groundings for teaching art, studio experiences and research potentials. Stresses use of appropriate knowledge from mathematics education, learning theory, developmental psychology, readiness, evaluation, curriculum development and individual differences in selecting, designing, organizing and presenting mathematical content for elementary school children. Identification and development of appropriate value orientation and curriculum framework for health enhancement instructional design activities. Emphasis on learning how to teach using concrete manipulatives with appropriate classroom activities, projects and games examined, practiced and learned.
Students develop practical learning materials for use in the mathematics program.
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr. Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of department head and Dean of Graduate Studies. IND Maximum 6 cr. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major advisor and graduate committee.