COURSE TITLE - IASE University

METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING : ART
COURSE OBJECTIVES :
To enable the pupil teacher to :
1. Understand the important concepts used in this discipline.
2. Prepare unit plan, Lesson plan and yearly plan for different classes.
3. Critically evaluate existing school syllabuses and textbooks.
4. Prepare achievement test and diagnostic tests, administer them and analyse the
results.
5. Prepare suitable teaching aids and use them in the classroom effectively.
6. Arrange field trips and exhibitions.
COURSE CONTENTS
UNIT I : Nature, Scope and concept of the subject :
1. Structure and rationale of the subject and its place in school curriculum.
2. Scope, Nature, and Concept of Art
3. The place of Art in general education.
4. Educational values of Art and its relationship with other school subjects.
5. Role of Art in Indian culture and values.
6. Art and International understanding.
7. Contributions of Indian Artists.
8. Art and society.
9. Indian folk art.
10. Creative Art.
UNIT II : Instructional Objectives and Methodology of Teaching :
1. The aims and objectives of teaching Art.
2. Teaching of Art at different stages of development.
3. General and specific objectives of teaching art.
4. Development of national integration through Art.
5. Principles of classroom teaching.
6. Methodology of Teaching Art.
UNIT III : Instructional Support System :
1. Resource material, Classroom - its management and organisation.
2. Visual aids in teaching Art, The black board, Art objects and reproduction,
Photograph and other aids.
3. Text books.
4. Art teacher.
5. Art room.
6. Co-curricular activities.
7. Importance of creative activity in elementary education.
8. Art and social useful productive work.
9. Line, Colour, Printing, Material, Puppets, Mask.
UNIT IV : Innovative Practices in Teaching Art :.
1. Team teaching.
2. Field trips.
3. Community resources.
4. Computer.
5. T.V.
6. Clubs.
7. Museum.
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