Introduction
The Art Education Program is designed to prepare art teachers for grades K-9, Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 according to the classifications of Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC) and the Ministry of Education. This program is offered in collaboration with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. The major theme of the program is to prepare highly qualified Art teachers as professional practitioners.
Program Objectives
Actively seek opportunities for professional growth in art education and who become classroom researchers.
Have the necessary academic background in art education, professional education knowledge, skills and dispositions to respond effectively to students’ differences in education settings.
Apply effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, creative and innovative thinking, collaboration, and supportive interaction inside and outside the classroom.
Apply effective communication techniques to foster active inquiry, creative and innovative thinking, collaboration, and supportive interaction inside and outside the classroom.
Create positive communities of learners that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in art learning, and self-motivation for all students.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate skills in research methodology, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Evaluate, manage, and apply appropriate art education methods and procedures in processes of investigation toward identified solutions independently and confidently as professionals.
Evaluate teacher-learner interactions to facilitate and guide student learning art in diverse learning environments.
Appraise diversity and its impact on art curriculum and art instruction.
Demonstrates an understanding of outcomes-based art curriculum.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a personal approach to teaching and learning art through the use of information derived from a variety of art sources.
Design, develop and implement appropriate art assessment techniques and tools.
Plan and implement art curriculum as related to current trends.
Outline the application of technology in art and effective communication techniques in grade K-9 settings.
Function and communicate effectively within the social setting of the school, community, and society.
