EDU 543 VAPA Frameworks Reading Assignments

Use this table to complete your reading assignments. Work with a group of 3-5 colleagues and divide the chapters 1-7.
The rest each person must do. Then share the work and each person will compile your own set of notes .
 Chapter 1
Chapter 1: 10 Guiding What is the content of each principle? Briefly explain.
Principles of the VAPA
Framework (p. 2)
List each principle in
brief terms.
1. Support of 51210: Required adopted course of study used by schools grades 1-6 th must include visual
Education Code and performing arts
sections
51210/51220 51220: same requirements for 7-12th grade
requiring
instruction in Does not state the #of minutes required for instruction
the arts It does require schools to provide instruction for all students
2. Use of VAPA To be used as guidepost for teachers
standards Requires: active learning through the study, practice, creation, performance of works of art
adopted by Also requires on speaking about the art in every angle: who, research arts, writing on them,
board as basic and reflections
of curriculum
3. Def. of a In artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing,
balanced art connections, relationships, and applications
program that
relate to each
other in other
subj. areas in
curriculum
4. Promotion of Prepare students to meet the new visual and performing arts requirement
alignment Prepare teachers to teach the standards
standards
based curr. Ass.
5. View of ass. Of Students are able to see what they know and can do, teachers can see how to improve
student work as curriculum and instruction, gives data to districts
essential to
standards-
based program
in the arts
6. Expansion of an Technology has improved and changed how we make and view the arts
emphasis on
using new
media and
electronic
technology in
the arts
7. Inclusion of all Each student is allowed to work at their own pace so that they are able to express themselves
learners in the appropriately and gain self-confidence
classroom
8. A broad view of Gain respect for a variety of cultures and learn about the perspective of American culture
culture
9. Recognition of Provides jobs for students in the future
the role art
plays in
preparation of
students in
their future
careers
10. Usefulness to It is a tool for educators
teacher, and
other art
professionals
 Philosophy Paper on VAPA

The visual and performing arts are a very important and necessary piece in elementary curriculum. The

different art forms nurture creativity by engaging students in a process that encourage development in self-esteem,

self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation. Through art you would start to find that students begin to adapt

and respect others work and thoughts. They develop problem-solving, social, and communicative skills when being

involved in the arts. When students participate in these arts they gain tools that are necessary for understanding the

future experiences that they will have to endure.

As a teacher, you will have subjects that will ignite you and your passion to teach these subject areas will

be evident in the way you teach your lesson. When I teach visual and performing it will be a struggle for me to be

passionate in this area. I’m grateful that the readings showed me that the arts are a vital part of a students’

educational journey and the different ways I’m able to incorporate it for my classroom. I am not limited to teaching

one form of art, the possibilities are endless. God has gifted each of us with a talent. My future students will hold

those gifts and not be aware of them yet, it may be through these lessons that they find their path that God has

designed for them. It may be where they find comfort, security, and hope. That is why my view on visual and

performing arts has been altered to believe and support the arts and all that they have to offer our future

generations.