TEACHING ARTS IN THE
ELEMENTARY GRADES
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CERTIFICATION FOR USE BY THE IMDC
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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The author would like to extend her sincerest gratitude for the support and help
extended for this work text to become a reality.
Foremost, God Almighty for the provision of wisdom , the strength , peace of mind, and
good health;
Her husband Oscar, her children Genesis, and his wife Kate , Exodus, her grandson,
Leviticus her granddaughter Jocelyn, for the inspiration to pursue this undertaking.
Her sisters Linda, Anita, Conchita, Consuelo,and Lolita for their encouragement .
Her friends and colleagues for the inspiration through positive words.
The PSAU Administration, through the FLM and Webinars which helped her
in the preparation of this endeavor.
Thank You.
FOREWORD
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This work text, Teaching Arts in the Elementary Grades, deals with the different
pedagogical and content knowledge necessary to effectively equip the pre-service
teachers to teach Arts guided by appropriate teaching strategies and approaches,
assessment. Tools/materials to carry out activities and experiences in Teaching Arts
among Elementary Grades. This material will help pre-service teachers understand the
philosophies, meaning, and objectives of Art Education.
OLIVIA G. DIMALANTA
Author
UNIVERSITY VISION, MISION, GOALS & CORE VALUES
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Vision
PSAU envisions to become a leading Premier university of Science, arts and technology
in Agro-ecological, environmental and industrial management Under a culture of unity
and teamwork for excellence.
Mission
Mainstream the advancement and practice of agro-ecological, environmental and
industrial science-based theories and technologies through cutting-edge instruction,
research, extension and technology-business incubation for people and nature.
Goal
To Transform PSAU into effective institution of the higher learning for agro- ecological
education and allied fields, impact - driven research, extension and entrepreneurship
uplifting the welfare of the people and nature.
PSAU CORE Values
People Centeredness-Relevant and socially responsive services
Systems Thinking- Integrated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach to local and
global issues and concerns.
Accountability-Responsibility, trustworthiness, and efficiency in implementing programs.
Unity - Solidarity, teamwork, and harmony under the Almighty.
COURSE GUIDE
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This course shall equip the pre-service teachers with technological, pedagogical
and content knowledge to have an adequate skill necessary to teach art effectively to
diverse learners. In this course, elements in arts which form part of the curriculum
content of Arts Education, the appropriate teaching strategies and assessment
methods will be given emphasis. Carrying out art education activities and experiences,
skill and artistry in teaching, finding and utilizing appropriate art resources, planning and
teaching a lesson to an entire class shall form part of the authentic and experiential
activities of the course.
LEARNING CONTRACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pag
Certification For Use By The IMDC…………………………………………………………………….. i
Acknowledgment…………………………………………………………………………………………. ii
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Foreword…………………………………………………………………………………………….......... iii
University Vision, Mission, Goals & Core Values…………………………………………………….. iv
Course Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………... v
Learning Contract………………………………………………………………………………………… vi
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………… vii
PHILOSOPHY ,MEANING AND OBJECTIVES OF ARTS EDUCATION………………………….. 1
Philosophy of Arts Education…………………………………………………………………………… 1
What is Art Education?…………………………………………………………………………………... 3
What are the objectives of art education………………………………………………………………. 3
Effects of Arts on Human Understanding and Interpretation of the World…………………………. 4
VALUES OF ARTS EDUCATION………………………………………………………………………. 8
Critical Skills Students Learn Through An Arts Education…………………………………………… 9
METHODS AND APPROACHES OF TEACHING ARTS EDUCATION…………………………… 14
What is a Teaching Method?......................................................................................................... 14
Approaches to Arts Activities ………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Visual Arts Definition……………………………………………………………………………………... 15
Performing Arts Definition……………………………………………………………………………….. 16
COMPETENCIES OF AN ARTS TEACHER………………………………………………………….. 21
Who is an Effective Arts Teacher?................................................................................................ 21
Teaching Arts and its Importance………………………………………………………………………. 21
Traits/Characteristics of Great Arts Teacher………………………………………………………….. 22
What Are The Roles Of A Competent Arts Teacher?.................................................................... 23
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE OF ARTS FOR GRADES 1-6…………………………………………… 32
What Does Scope And Sequence Mean In Teaching?................................................................. 32
K To 12 Basic Education Curriculum (K To 12 Curriculum Guide)
Art Learning Area Standard……………………………………………………………………………... 33
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SUGGESTED ART ACTIVITIES FOR DIFFERENT
GRADE LEVELS AND QUARTERS…………………………………………………………………… 37
School-age 37
Development………………………………………………………………………………... 38
Developmental Characteristics and Interests of School-Age Children……………........................ 41
Arts Activities for Elementary Grades…………………………………………………………………..
ASSESSMENT IN ARTS………………………………………………………………………………… 46
What is Assessment?……………………………………………………………………………………. 46
Purpose of Assessment?………………………………………………………………………………... 46
Type of Assessment……………………………………………………………………………………… 47
What is a Rubric?……………………………………………………………………………………….. 51
DEMONSTRATION TEACHING………………………………………………………………………... 56
What is Pedagogical Content Knowledge……………………………………………………………... 56
What is a Lesson Plan?................................................................................................................. 56
What is Individualized Instruction?................................................................................................ 57
What is team teaching method of teaching?.................................................................................. 57
Meaning of Demonstration Method of Teaching……………………………………………………… 58
Advantages and Disadvantages
of Demonstration Method of Teaching…………………………………………………………………. 59
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Chapter 1
Philosophy, Meaning, and Objectives of Arts Education
Philosophy of Arts Education
A philosophy of arts education involves an understanding of student learners,
child development, artistic development and how each student learns things a little
differently. It includes teaching about art history, art aesthetics, art criticism and studio
art.
Arts education constitutes an important area of curricular activity for the
development of the wholesome personality of the learners. Art is a process of fulfillment
running through every aspect of life and it goes on in a creative, productive and joyful
manner.
Arts education helps to explore various means of communication (verbal and non
verbal). It encourages to develop creative expression and sharpens senses through
keen observation of the environment. It helps to discover preferences through
exposition to variety of material and identify the personal form and style of expression.
It develops awareness of various art forms in and around the environment and
locality and develops skills in the use of various tools, instruments and other art
materials in the process of experimentation and exploration.
In the process of discovering space, organization, colors, forms, lines, texture,
movement, sound, etc., learners develop a sense of organization and design which
inculcates in them a sense of order with regard to their personal appearance, home,
school and community. It also develops aesthetic sensibilities and respect for social
values and cultural heritage.
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The idea of creative art involves all the elements of commonly known art forms
visual, performing and language arts, namely music, dance, drama, drawing and
painting, modeling and sculpture, or construction work, pottery and ceramic work, poetry
and creative writing and other connected craft forms.
What is Art?
The Arts had been present since the beginning of civilization as it is an essential
means for man to live and communicate with others. It has been used to enhance man’s
life and surroundings, to express his thoughts, dreams, and spiritual beliefs, and to
share his own and his community’s aspirations, celebrations, and events. Arts records,
reflects, and rearranges man’s life and existence.
The Arts is a visualization of a people’s history and uniqueness, a reflection of
their creativity and accomplishments, and a visible expression of their distinct
way of thinking, communicating, reasoning, and worshiping.
It is expressed in a unique symbol system that is visual, kinetic and tactile.
Howard Gardner, an educator and psychologist, affirms that the arts develop the child’s
“SPATIAL, INTRAPERSONAL, LINGUISTIC AND KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCES” for
the Arts develop a distinct way of seeing, thinking, communicating, and creating in a
person. Furthermore, Art develops and increases a person’s ability to apply
creative and new solutions, for new problems in our world. Schools, therefore, need to
develop the multiple intelligences of a student through the arts. The K-
12 Arts Curriculum seeks to address these needs of our students for the 21st Century.
The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in
a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily
for their beauty or emotional power. the various branches of creative activity, such as
painting, music, literature, and dance.-Oxford Dictionary
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What is Arts Education?
Arts education is broadly defined as "the process of teaching and learning
how to create and produce the visual and performing arts and how to understand and
evaluate art forms created by others"
Objectives of Arts Education
The following are the Objectives of Arts Education
to help learners to consolidate past experiences and knowledge;
to introduce learners to different media and techniques and their use for creative
and productive expression for common use;
to provide opportunities for development of awareness about folk arts, local
specific arts and other cultural components leading to an appreciation of national
heritage;
to assist learners to use artistic and aesthetic sensibility in day-to-day life
situation;
to enable learners to achieve a balanced growth as a social being in tune with
our culture through project work.
to get acquainted with the life and work of the local artists/artistes;
to use resourcefully locally available material to make different products (objects)
with the help of the community, and
to refine the sense of appreciation of the beauty of nature through the basic
elements of art forms.
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Effects of Arts on Human Understanding and Interpretation of the World
Art positively helps people make further application of the content learned inside
and outside of academia.
Art stresses the importance of developing creative problem solving skills that are
critical for success in our rapidly changing economy.
Art also fosters the development of learning about ourselves and those around
us. Developing skills in art are necessary because creativity and design are
utilized in every aspect of the professional world.
Guide Questions
Answers the following questions to check what you learned from the
discussions.
1. What is art?
2. What is art education
3. Name some of the objectives of art education
4. What is the philosophy of art education?
Learning Activity
Cite examples of activities or experiences to give meaning and clarification to the
objectives of Arts Education.
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Key points
1.A philosophy of arts education involves an understanding of student learners, child
development, artistic development and how each student learns things a little differently.
It includes teaching about art history, art aesthetics, art criticism and studio art.
[Link] education constitutes an important area of curricular activity for the development
of the wholesome personality of the learners. Art is a process of fulfillment running
through every aspect of life and it goes on in a creative, productive and joyful manner.
[Link] idea of creative art involves all the elements of commonly known art forms
visual, performing and language arts, namely music, dance, drama, drawing and
painting, modeling and sculpture, or construction work, pottery and ceramic work, poetry
and creative writing and other connected craft forms.
[Link] Arts had been present since the beginning of civilization as it is an essential
means for man to live and communicate with others. It has been used to enhance man’s
life and surroundings, to express his thoughts, dreams, and spiritual beliefs, and to
share his own and his community’s aspirations, celebrations, and events.
[Link] education is broadly defined as "the process of teaching and learning how to
create and produce the visual and performing arts and how to understand and
evaluate art forms created by others"
[Link] of Arts Education [Link] help learners to consolidate past experiences and
knowledge; b. to introduce learners to different media and techniques and their use for
creative and productive expression for common use; [Link] provide opportunities for
development of awareness about folk arts, local specific arts and other cultural
components leading to an appreciation of national heritage;
[Link] of Arts on Human Understanding and Interpretation of the World. Art also
fosters the development of learning about ourselves and those around us. Developing
skills in art are necessary because creativity and design are utilized in every aspect of
the professional world.
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References and Supplementary Materials
Books
Eisner, E. (2002). The Arts and the Creation of Mind. Yale Univercity Press.
Sporre, Debbis J.(1990). The Creative Impulse- An Introduction to the Arts .
Englewood Cliffs, [Link]- Hall,Inc.
Wood, G. (1940). Art in the Daily Life of the Child. Rural America , 7-9.
Online Supplementary Reading Materials
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Assessment
Name: Course, Year and Section
ESSAY: Answer the question briefly and concisely.
What is art to you? Write your personal experiences on how art contributed to your life.
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