TAL 324 EF / Education in Arts / Spring 2026

  I   Mini-lessons  II 1   (00:00 - 9:50) Artificial Intelligence "To learn, according to the Merriam Webster's Dictionary, is  to gain knowledge or understanding of or skill in by study, instruction or experience. This is different; however, than psychology of learning theory. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, learning theory is a relatively permanent change in the behavioral potentiality that occurs as a result of reinforced practice."   Question 1 Based on the video's concept of learning, how can creativity in education be affected by the advent of AI?  2   Read   Articificial Intelligence in Education      Introduction 1.1   https://www.google.com/books/edition/Artificial_Intelligence_in_Education/161cEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=artificial+intelligence+in+education&printsec=frontcover     Question 2    According to the article, what is Artificial Intelligence ?   ...

    I    Unit: Teaching Practice Theme:  Integrating Creativity in the Curriculum   Introduction   This class has been all about how to use the arts as a conduit in teaching other academic subjects. More integration of creativity in the curriculum is needed to make learning engaging, interesting and fun. Today's video illustrates how this can be possible.   II Objectives Understand the importance of creativity Explain how integrating creativity can take place  Gain an awareness of the ways in which integration of creativity in the curriculum could take place K- 12 Experience the integration of creativity through the actual teaching practice of the students in the class   III    Mini-lessons  IV Educational Videos    Art Works: Integrating Creativity in the Curriculum   Question Use the following words mentioned in the video:  academic, creativity, grant writing, community service and make a st...

  I   Mini-lessons  II Question 1 According to the video why are the Arts important in education?     II   Question 2 What does STEAM mean and why does it matter today?  Question 3 What do you think about take-away # 3? III       Question 4 What is new about the STEAM approach to Arts integration that is different from what most teachers think arts integration is? Explain       IV   Students' Work

  I Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: How Schools Make Kids Less Intelligent   Introduction   Student teaching or teaching practice is a supervised instructional experience; usually the culminating course in a university or college undergraduate education or graduate school program leading to teacher education and certification.   Today, students will be introduced to new teaching experiences.  II Learning Objectives   Understand the dynamics of teaching a k-12 lesson Explain the different parts of a lesson plan in written form Gain an awareness of the importance of the learner centered approach Experience the art of teaching through teaching well-planned lesson III  Main Lesson Mini-lessons IV   EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS  Watch the following video and come up with your own conclusion. See the questions below. 1     How School Makes Kids Less Intelligent / Eddy Zhong     Question 1 What is Eddy Zhong's main argument about educa...

    I  Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: Toxic Culture of Education   Introduction A toxic school culture is defined as an environment where professionals are not on the same page; do not trust each other and where the performance and mental health of teaching staff has impacted in a negative way. Joshua Katz goes further by saying that "we have created a 'Toxic Culture of Education' in our country that is damaging students, impacting our economy, and threatening our future." The video presented today reflects Katz's notion about how this situation can be fixed.   II Learning Objectives Understand the challenges faced by public school teachers Explain aspects of Katz' speech with which you agree or  disagree Gain an awareness of the way in which we could fix the system Experience what is like to empower new teachers by discussing this subject  III Main Lesson   1 Mini-lessons 2 Students' Feedback IV A Note to Remember Since the passage o...

      I  Unit: Teaching Practice Theme: The Power of a Teacher   Introduction   Broadly speaking, the function of teachers is to help students learn by imparting knowledge to them and by setting up a situation in which students can and will learn effectively.   II Learning Objectives Understand the challenges faced by new teachers Explain aspects of Dr. Saenz speech you and disagree with  Gain an awareness of the reach of his words, demeanor and testimony Experience what is like to be in Dr. Saenz situation  III Main Lesson   1 Minilessons Caroline Mansilla, Annemarie Suarez, Kyle Greene & Sarah Cardenas 2 Students' Feedback IV A Note to Remember The primary roles of a teacher are: Providing mentorship. ... Inspiring learners. ... Nurturing healthy curiosity in learners. ... Creating meaningful learning experiences. ... Leveraging technology to support learning. ... Mediating and liaising. ... Researching learning strategies. ...