Global Certificate in Art Education: Research & Innovation

• Research Methods in Art Education: This unit will cover various research methods and approaches commonly used in art education, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Emphasis will be placed on selecting appropriate research methods for different research questions and contexts.
• Curriculum Development in Art Education: This unit will explore the process of developing, implementing, and evaluating art education curricula. Topics will include aligning curricula with standards and learning objectives, integrating technology and other resources, and assessing student learning and growth.
• Arts-Based Research in Practice: This unit will provide hands-on experience in conducting arts-based research in art education. Students will learn about different forms of arts-based research, such as narrative inquiry, visual ethnography, and autoethnography, and will have the opportunity to design and implement their own arts-based research projects.
• Innovation in Art Education: This unit will examine innovative approaches to art education, including those that incorporate technology, community partnerships, and interdisciplinary connections. Students will explore the potential of these approaches to enhance student learning, engagement, and creativity.
• Global Perspectives in Art Education: This unit will provide an international perspective on art education, examining the ways in which art education is practiced and valued in different cultural contexts. Students will explore issues related to globalization, cultural diversity, and social justice in art education.
• Critical Pedagogy in Art Education: This unit will explore the principles and practices of critical pedagogy in art education, focusing on the role of art education in promoting social justice, equity, and inclusion. Students will learn about critical theories and approaches such as feminist theory, critical race theory, and queer theory.
• Assessment and Evaluation in Art Education: This unit will cover various methods of assessing and evaluating student learning and growth in art education. Topics will include formative and summative assessment, rubrics, self-assessment, and portfolio assessment.
• Professional Development in Art Education: This unit will provide strategies for ongoing professional development in art education, including networking, collaboration, and reflective practice. Students will learn about opportunities for professional growth, such as conferences, workshops, and continuing