EDUC 579 - Art Education as Inquiry: Theory, Practice, and Integration

3 Credits

Weekly seminar integrates art educational theory with classroom experience for pre-service and in-service educators’ professional development. This graduate seminar positions art education as a form of inquiry grounded in theory, studio practice, and reflective teaching. Students examine contemporary art education research while designing curriculum that supports both discipline-based art instruction and arts integration across content areas. Emphasis is placed on critical reflection, creative risk-taking, and relational pedagogy. Participants develop and implement inquiry-driven
learning experiences that connect studio, school, and community contexts.ment. MAT/Post-baccalaureate certification prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Certification Program. Concurrent with student teaching. EDUC 543, 546, and 5XX (lab)

Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Certification Program.
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade