Developing Young Children's Concepts in Art, Birth to Grade 2

Exploration of ways in which young children, young children who are learning English as a second language, and young children with special needs, develop artistic expression and appreciation of art in family, neighborhood, early care, and school settings. Approaches to assessment and documentation of children's artistic development and expressions of ideas in art using concrete materials and appropriate tools from technology, consistent with National and State Standards and the needs of children with disabilities. Visits to early childhood settings with diverse populations, action research, development of an academic portfolio. Ten hours of fieldwork required. PREREQ: EDC 721, EDC 722.

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