Art and Design Education, B.S.Ed. Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Creativity in Art Practice and Pedagogy: Competence in a range of studio arts with proficiency in at least one art form; knowledge of children’s artistic development (K-12 students’ graphic, physical, intellectual, social and psychological development); and capacity to design and implement imaginative and effective learning experiences for K-12 students.
Scholarship and Knowledge of the Field: Knowledge of cutting edge research in art education; capacity to make informed judgments based on research; and knowledge of contemporary art educational practices.
Communication: Effective personal written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual communication skills; including technology skills, selection of appropriate modes of communication to foster K-12 student learning; and the ability to analyze and interpret visual culture.
Community and Collaboration: Commitment to serve diverse students and community; ability to plan and implement curriculum and assessment in and for a variety of students and educational settings; and exercise of politeness, courtesy, and respect for others.
Professionalism and Disposition: Integrity and commitment to the profession of art education; proficiency in establishing socially responsibly pedagogical aims; and accepting responsibility for own learning.

AAE updated September 2019

Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
Swen Parson 316
aae@niu.edu