ARED 7788 Art Education Capstone

This course is non-transferable and must be completed at Piedmont University. Designed to synthesize the graduate experience for candidates in the art education program. The course culminates in research that demonstrates the individual's mastery of the graduate program in education, including conceptual, content, and pedagogical skills. Components of this course include written documentation of research skills, and a portfolio containing graduate studies.

Registration Name

Art Education Capstone

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EDUC 6699-Methods & Interpretation of Educational Research

Offered

Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Design and implement a research project, reflecting familiarity with current research teaching strategies.
2. Utilize the principles of critical thinking to synthesize coursework and experiences in the College of Education.
3. Design assessment strategies that foster teamwork, constructive criticism, higher order and critical thinking skills to develop the student’s sense of creativity and pride in their original work. 4. Assess and plan instruction for students of all ability levels and cultural backgrounds and with varied intelligences and learning styles
4. Understand and use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage the development of all students’ creative talents, critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
5. Utilize print and non-print media in the development and presentation of a culminating project to synthesize all experiences in the degree program.