BKE 4334 - Creative Expressions for Young Children (Art, Music, Drama, Literature, Dance)

Credits: 3 hrs

This interdisciplinary course for teachers of young children is designed to develop skills in integrating arts curricula to promote the creative expressions of young children. Methods for using music, art, drama, dance and literature are emphasized to enhance the total development of young children. Students observe in a variety of settings serving birth through kindergarten, typical and atypical children. Students record the methods used to promote creative expressions of young children. Students also develop an integrated curriculum for a selected group of children. During the time students are enrolled in this course, they will be involved in a one-day-a-week student teaching experience in which they will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions they have acquired in the course.
Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Grade: C or better.