Faculty Name: Dr. Okie Lee Wolfe, Professor EMERITUS OF Education
Office Hours: BY APPOINTMENT – E-MAIL – OR CALL
Office Location: Business/Education Building 220
Office Telephone Number: 423-869-6248
E-Mail Address: okie.wolfe@lmunet.edu
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Course Description: This course focuses on developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that stimulate creativity in young children and adolescents (K-6) by integrating art, music, drama, and dance within the content areas, such as reading, science, math, and social sciences. Constructivist theory and hands-on discovery learning are emphasized.
Fall, Spring.
Course Objectives:
Based upon Program Goals/Performance Expectations – InTASC and EPP Shared
Values, and Beliefs and the Conceptual Framework, candidates will demonstrate
Education, Values, and Service through common principles and foundations of teaching practice that address the Learner and the Learning, Content, Instructional Practice, and
Professional Responsibility.
Candidates will:
 demonstrate an understanding of how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, and design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging, learning experiences (InTASC 1 Pa-c); (EPP A.2, A.5, B.3, C.3)
 bring multiple perspectives to the discussion of content, including attention to learners’ personal,
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family and community experiences and cultural norms (InTASC 2.Pd); (EPP A.2, C.3.)
 develop learning experiences that engage learners in collaborative and self-directed learning and that extend learner interaction with ideas and people locally and globally (InTASC 3.P.b);
 apply research-based teaching practices that enable all children and youth to become proficient and motivated readers, writer, speakers and listeners; (B.1, B.3, B.5)
 identify and design appropriate strategies to improve students’ literacy skills; (B.2, B.3, B.5)
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Texts/Materials for the Course:
Course Requirements , Assessment learning
Text : None – use of the internet for materials will be utilized
An art box will be used in place of a text
Other materials, including researched based materials provided by the instructor
Suggested reading:
Music and Movement in the Classroom, by . Traugh
Novelly, M. Theatre Games for Young Performers: Improvisations & Exercises for Developing
Acting Skills. 1985.
Joyce, Mary. First Steps in Teaching Creative Dance for Children .
3rd Edition.
Traugh, Steven. Music Movement in the Classroom, Creative
Teaching Press.
Pressnall,D & Malecha, Lorilee. The Big Book of Music Games, Frank Schaffer
Publications. Baney, C. E. (2005). Wired for sound: The essential connection between music and development.
Early Childhood News, 17 (6) , 12-18.
Bernath, C. & Masi, W. (2005). Movin’ and groovin’: Integrating movement throughout the curriculum.
Dimensions of Early Childhood, 33 (3), 22-26.
Collins, V. K. , Miller, S. A., & Yates, H. M. (2005). The language arts get physical:
Fun, fitness, and fundamentals.
Dimensions of Early Childhood, 33 (3), 33-40.
Connors, A. (2005). “Shake up” your music curriculum with rhythm instruments!
Early
Childhood News, 17 (6), 20-21.
Gellens, S. (2005). Integrate movement to enhance children’s brain development.
Dimensions of Early Childhood, 33 (3) , 14-21
Hill-Clarke, K.Y. & Robinson, N. R. (2004). It’s as easy as A-B-C and do-re-mi: Music, rhythm, and rhyme enhance children’s literacy skills.
Young Children, 59 (5) , 91-95.
Kranowitz, C. S. (2000). Music and movement bring together children of differing
Abilities, Child Care Information Exchange, (May 2000), 57-60.
Mulcahey, C. (2002). Take-home art appreciation kits for kindergartners and their
Families, Young Children, 57 (1), 80-88.
Silberg, J. (2005). Singing songs for learning.
Early Childhood News, 17 (6), 22-23
Smith, C. (2000). For the love of music – and children, Child Care Information
Exchange, (May 2000), 46-49.
Catteral, Chapleau & Iwanaga. “Involvement in the Arts and Human Development .
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Davis & Gardner. “The Cognitive Revolution: Consequences for the Understanding and Education of the Child as an Artist.” Gardner. “Extraordinary Minds.
MATERIALS FOR THE CLASS :
**Art Box materials for class:
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1.
Construction Paper
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primary paper – with half-line ruled
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white copy paper
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pencils # 2 and colored
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pens
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highlighter (s)
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scissors
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glue – Elmer’s
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water color paint
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tempera paint
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paint brushes
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paper towels
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paper cups
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Clay – Modeling –colored
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Ivory soap – 2 bars
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plastic knife and fork
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file folder with cartoons
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file folder with letters (each size must be in a zip lock bag and labeled)
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list of all things in art box
20.
anything else you want to add for your use
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: a.
Attendance and participation in class are required. Candidates are not allowed to miss class for advising, for observation/teaching, meeting with classroom teachers, to attend professional developments unless assigned for this class, meetings, or any other function not associated with CDEV 400.
b.
Review The National Standards for the Arts, and The TN Standard Course of Study (K-8 curriculum) for
Art, Music, Dance, and Drama.
c.
Sing and teach 2 songs to the class using motions – must have hand and/or body motions.
d. Keep a list of 10 songs for each area that will enhance each of the following content areas: math, science,
Language arts, reading, social studies, health and PE –all activities will be check in class. Must be able to sing the songs if asked.
May be copied from the web, articles, books, etc.
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Develop two (2) art activities selected from the following areas: math, science, language arts, reading and social studies using different medium for each activity that will be presented in class.
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Use drama to enhance a teaching area – present one activity in the class.
g. Be able to perform in-class presentations (music, drama, dance, and art) when assigned.
h. Make five (5) musical instruments – instruments that could be made by students in K-6 – present in class.
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Present one cultural dance in class- prepare a handout for the class of the history of the dance.
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Develop an art box with materials used for art projects must include (1) a typed list of items in box,
& (2) keep a file folder of a minimum of 25 cartoons. The Art Box MUST be a minimum size and a
Clear plastic container or a box with a lid. If using a box, the box must be decorated.
k. Keep a file in the art box of letter shapes – Upper and Lower case letters to use as patterns for the bulletin board (put in art box) to be checked in class – include all die cut examples available in 244. Letters, shapes, numbers, etc. – each must be put in a Ziploc bag and labeled in a file folder then put into the Art box.
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Develop & present one Learning Center- a rubric will be given in class (LC must have 5 different activities).
m. Design and exhibit one interactive bulletin board - a rubric will be given in class.
n. Create five puppets – hand, sock, finger, bag and life size to use in drama - examples given in class o. Midterm exam
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p. Final exam q. Read a book out loud in class using four different voices.
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Other assignments as given in class by the instructor.
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Clinical experience integrated into the class.
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Handwriting competence in Manuscript and Cursive.
u. Complete two Professional developments – Documented in binder v. Field trip – involving music, drama, art, or dance assigned in class.
w. Attendance will effect candidate’s grade– except approved LMU functions.
x. Keep a binder with all completed assignments and handouts
ASSESSMENT:
The candidate will:
1. Complete all course requirements
2. Complete a Learning Center
3. Exhibit professional disposition
6. Art Box
Activity
1. Song Presentation
2. Instruments
3. Ten songs in each area
4. Art Project I
5. Art Project II
7. Letters and cartoons
8. Art Activities – 2 for each content area
9. Reading a book – 4 voices
10. Finger Puppet
11. Bag Puppet
12. Sock Puppet
13. Hand Puppet
14. Life Size Puppet
15. Dance Presentation with history
16. Bulletin Board
17. Learning Center - 5 activities
18. Mid-Term Exam
19. Final Exam
20. Professional Developments (2)
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25
25
10
25
25
Points
25
25
25
100
100
25
25
50
50
100
150
100
100
0

TOTAL POINTS 1000
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Outcomes and Evaluation Methods:
Class Attendance Policy :
It is expected that candidates will attend all classes unless an emergency arises. Attendance and tardiness will be considered in the final grade.
All work must be turned in one week before final exam.
Incompletes will not be given if work is not completed by the end of the semester.
*Candidates will not miss class at any time to complete clinical assignments in the school or any other reason unless approved by instructor.
*Candidates excused for school activities will make up class work before the next class session.
Athletes will be required to bring game schedule to class.
*Assignment Completion: All assignments are to be completed on time and submitted in class by the syllabus schedule unless directed by instructor, work submitted after due date will be lowered one letter grade.
* If candidate’s writing skills are weak a referral to the Tagge Center for Excellence for additional help will be assigned. (Writing skills MUST BE AT AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL BEFORE PASSING THIS
COURSE)
GRADING SCALE:
96-100
93-91
87-86
82-81
74-70
67-66
A
B+
B-
C
D+
D-
95-94 A-
90-88 B
85-83 C+
80-75 CLowest grade without repeating class
69-68 D
65 and under F
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Methods of Instruction: : 1. Autocratic, 2. Democratic, 3. Benevolent, and 4. Laissez Faire
The above styles will be used in the instruction techniques and learning techniques that are applicable to each: examples would be: Autocratic – Direct instruction, Democratic – group instruction
(Demonstration), Benevolent – cooperative learning, (collaboration) and Laissez Faire –
Discovery learning. Projects demonstrating the integration of the arts in the content areas will be verbal, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic.
Clinical Experiences: Clinical Experiences are integrated throughout the course as designed by the instructor. The candidate does not have any assigned clinical experiences.
Information Literacy/Technological Resources:
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1. Blackboard
2. TN, KY, VA Dept of Education websites: a.
www.state.tn.us/education/ b. http.//www.education.ky.gov/KDE/ c. htt://www.doe.virginia.gov/
3. LMU Email Account: Please Note!
All candidates are required to access LMU e-mail accounts and should check their e-mail regularly and before each class meeting.
University Policies:
Students With Disabilities Policy : As a rule, all students must read and comply with standards of the LMU Student Handbook and LMU catalogue. Any student seeking assistance in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act (1990 as amended) should contact the ADA Coordinator, Dan Graves, with regard to required documentation and in order to make appropriate arrangements. Contact information: dan.graves@lmunet.edu and/or 423.869.6267 (800-325-0900 ext. 6267).
Counseling: LMU counselors are available to help current students with personal, career and academic concerns that affect academic success and quality of life.
The Director of Counseling, Jason Kishpaugh, can be contacted at jason.kishpaugh@lmunet.edu and/or 423.869.6401 (800-325-0900 ext. 6401).
Discrimination, Scholastic Dishonesty, Cheating, and Plagiarism Policies can be found in the student handbook:
LMU’s website : http://www.lmunet.edu/campuslife/handbooks.shtml
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Outcomes Assessment Testing: Degree requirements include participating in all outcomes assessment testing (e.g., general education assessment, major field tests, etc.) and activities when requested. Students may be required to complete one or more questionnaires and to take one or more standardized tests to determine general educational achievement as a prerequisite to graduation (see appropriate catalog for additional information).
All Associate of Science – Nursing; Associate of Science – Veterinary Health
Science; and Associate of Science – Veterinary Medical Technology students must take the General Education Proficiency Profile examination.
LMU’s Inclement Weather Policy can be found at the following link to LMU’s website : http://www.lmunet.edu/curstudents/weather.shtml
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INTENT TO GRADUATE
Students planning to graduate at the end of the current semester need to apply for graduation by submitting an Intent to Graduate form to Erin Brock
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( erin.brock@lmunet.edu
) by the deadline indicated in the Important Dates section of the syllabus. Graduation forms and additional information can be found at www.lmunet.edu/education .
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE DISCLAIMER –
Authorization for the University to provide a program for the preparation of teachers, counselors, or administrators, does not guarantee eligibility for certification, licensure, or benefits. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be knowledgeable about specific state certification/licensure/benefits requirements, qualify for certification, licensure, or benefits and apply for the same.
UNIT COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY – The School of Education recognizes differences among groups of people and individuals based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area. The unit designs, implements, and evaluates curriculum and provides experiences for candidates to acquire and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates can demonstrate and apply proficiencies related to diversity. Experiences provided for candidates include working with diverse populations, including higher education and K-12 school faculty, candidates, and students in K-12 schools .
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Lincoln Memorial University Mission Statement can be found at the following link to LMU’s website : http://www.lmunet.edu/about/mission.shtml
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Department or Program Mission Statement: http://lmunet.edu/education
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Honors Contract Addendum Information (if applicable):
N/A
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XI.
Course Outline/Assignment/units of Instruction or Clinic Schedule:
Course outline by date: SPRING 2016
Date Assignment
1/13/16 Over view of CLASS & Introduction to Music -
1/2016 Music – Songs in Motion/Presentations
1/27/16 Music – Presentations in content area
Music - 10 songs due in each content areas/ 5 instruments
2/3/16 ART -OVERVIEW WATERcolor & TEMPERA paint
2/10/16 Cultural art & Sculpture – clay and Ivory Soap
2/17/16 Art – Art Project I
2/24/16 ART - - Art Project II
3/2/16 MIDTERM EXAM
3/9/16 two projects in 7 content areas & GUEST SPEAKER
Art Box ** with Letters, numbers, shapes, etc. due
3/16/16 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA IN THE CLASSROOM –
HATS, DRESS-UP & POEMS
3/23/16 SPRING BREAK
3/30/16 DRAMA READING A BOOK WITH VOICES (4) –
PLAY FROM CONTENT AREA
4/6/16 DRAMA – FINGER, SOCK, BAG, HAND PUPPETS,
LIFE SIZE PUPPET
4/13/16 LEARNING CENTER – 5 activities
4/20/16 HANDWRITING DANCE/MOVEMENT - OVERVIEW
DANCE/MOVEMENT
4/27/16 DANCE - CULTURAL - description – history
5/4/16 Final Exams
Bulletin board & HANDWRITING WILL be assigned in class
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Additional Information for Education students:
Children are not to be brought to class. Cell phones are to be silenced at all times while classes are in session so as not to interrupt the flow of instruction and learning. Students who violate this policy may be asked to leave. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but we must respect the rights of all our students to concentrate uninterrupted.
Teacher candidates must dress professionally for school events.
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Important Dates in the Academic CALENDAR SPRING 2016
Final Registration before classes begin
Residence halls open (8 a.m.)
Classes begin
January 8
January 10
January 11
Martin Luther King Day (special activities)
Last day to complete registration/add classes
January 18
January 20
Last day to drop course without “WD” February 9
Lincoln Day/Founders Day (special activities) February 12
Mid-term
Last day to drop course without “F”
Residence halls close (5 p.m.)
Spring break (no classes)
Good Friday (no classes)
Residence halls open (1 p.m.)
Early Registration Begins
Classes end
Final exams
Commencement (11 a.m.)
Residence halls close (2 p.m.)
Feb. 29 – March 4
March 19
March 18
March 21-25
March 25
March 27
April 4
April 29
May 2-6
May 7
May 7
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Student Community Engagement : A cornerstone of the University’s mission is service to humanity. As part of the University’s Student Service Initiative, students receiving any form of institutional aid participate in at least 10 hours of service learning per semester.
Students are encouraged to network with one another in classroom settings and with instructors and advisors for searching out and creating appropriate service learning projects related to their field of study.  For more information, visit: http://www.lmunet.edu/campuslife/initiative/index.shtml
or contact the Associate Dean of Students.
THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, ALTER AND/OR
AMEND THIS SYLLABUS, AS NECESSARY. STUDENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED
IN WRITING AND/OR BY EMAIL OF ANY SUCH REVISIONS,
ALTERATIONS AND/OR AMENDMENTS.
HANDOUTS AND OTHER RESOURCES MAY BE INCLUDED BELOW AT THE DISCRETION
OF THE INSTRUCTOR, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, OR DEPARTMENT CHAIR.
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