This document is the syllabus and course packet for SEDU 346 Fine Arts Content & Methods, a fall 2026 course at Spelman College taught by Professor Jehan Abdur-Rashid. It is designed for student-teachers in the Visual Arts Education Department who are preparing to teach art in grades P-5. The syllabus begins with the course description, objectives, and justification for four credit hours. It…
This document is the syllabus and course packet for SEDU 346 Fine Arts Content & Methods, a fall 2026 course at Spelman College taught by Professor Jehan Abdur-Rashid. It is designed for student-teachers in the Visual Arts Education Department who are preparing to teach art in grades P-5.
The syllabus begins with the course description, objectives, and justification for four credit hours. It lists student learning outcomes tied to Georgia Professional Standards Commission rules, including lesson planning, classroom management, and technology use.
Required textbooks include Emphasis Art by Wachowiak & Clements and Spices for Teachers by Abdur-Rashid. The course outline covers topics such as defining visual art, elements and principles, teacher roles, stages of children's artistic development, and integrating art with other subjects.
The packet includes an itinerary for fall 2026, an art supply list, and a table of contents that lists sections on activities, classroom management, stages of a child's grasp, stages of artistic development, controlling messy art activities, and bulletin board tips.
A detailed activity table lists materials and video URLs for projects like Line Design, with discipline alignment noted. The document also includes policies on attendance, late assignments, academic honesty, and disability accommodations.