AE 4246 - Learning Environments

Credits: 3

The goal of this course is to enable teacher candidates to design, organize, and facilitate successful learning environments. Students will observe, document, devise, and discuss effective teacher routines that encourage high standards of student involvement in classroom activities. Students will investigate how high-quality instruction can facilitate learning environments where all students can learn and succeed. Proficiencies are determined by the student’s ability to plan and communicate clear expectations, use time efficiently, organize a classroom, and facilitate materials distribution, cleanup, and project storage. Legal rights, due process, and school governance augment the course objectives.

Prerequisites: AE 3221 - Equity in Learning; AE 3241 - Critical Issues in Art Education; must be an Art Education major

Notes: (Formerly AE4245 Classroom Management)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Students design and assess tools and techniques to establish a safe, inclusive and respectful K-12 learning environment for a diverse population of students, incorporating trauma-informed instructional strategies and behavioral health support as appropriate.
Students design lessons that incorporate opportunities for K-12 students to work in teams and develop leadership skills.
Students explain family engagement strategies and their role in establishing a learning environment.
Students demonstrate effective communication as professionals.

AE4246 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

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