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Department Head

Dr. Shana Cinquemani

Programs

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the MAT program are prepared to:

  • articulate and reflect on key issues, trends and theories in art and design education.

  • display competence in the development and implementation of high quality, inquiry-based art teaching and learning.

  • demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive teaching strategies.

  • provide evidence of understanding and meeting Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards (RIPTS).

  • develop and implement a variety of instructional strategies that reflect an understanding of artistic, cognitive, linguistic, physical, emotional and social development in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.

  • develop professional practices that underscore the significance of coming to know and value the school community (students, teachers, families, etc.) when planning curricula and pedagogical approaches.

Graduates of the MA program are prepared to:

  • articulate and reflect upon key issues, trends and research questions in art and design education.

  • display competence in the development of high quality, inquiry-based art teaching and learning experiences in various learning contexts.

  • demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive teaching strategies that meet the needs of diverse learners.

  • develop professional practices that underscore the significance of coming to know and value community funds of knowledge when planning art and design education experiences.

  • display competence in researching, writing and presenting a personal investigation in in art and design education (thesis project) that explores relevant issues in the field.