EED 435 Wk 5 Discussion – Arts Assessment and Arts Controversy

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

During this last week of EED/435, the focus of your learning will be on determining appropriate methods for assessment when integrating arts education with other content areas.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Identify the major challenges with assessment and arts integration.
• Describe 2 examples of formative assessment strategies for arts-integrated lessons.
• Explore the Teachers page of the National Gallery of Art website. Identify a lesson plan that contains an element of controversy for the grade level you wish to teach.
• Why might your local school or community consider the lesson controversial? What could you do to do address that controversy?
• Why is it important for teachers to modify instructional resources when planning for possible controversial lessons?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.