Stephanie Pelayo February 9, 2017

EDU 543 VAPA Frameworks Reading Assignments

 Chapter 1
Chapter 1: 10 What is the content of each principle? Briefly explain.
Guiding Principles
of the VAPA
Framework (p. 2)
List each principle
in brief terms.
1. Support of This principle is centered around the fact that art instruction is
Education Code required for all students K-12. Although it is required, there is no
Section 51210 and specified time allotment that needs to be made for Art.
51220 requiring
Instruction in the
arts
2. Use the visual It helps guide educators on what to touch on in art instruction. These
and preforming include, reading, researching, writing, and experiencing the arts.
arts content
standards as the
basis of curriculum
3. A A comprehensive art program requires mastery of Artistic perception
comprehensive art (analyzing through use of language and skills) , creative expression,
program is defined historical and cultural context, aesthetic valuing( analyzing and
as discrete critiquing works of arts) , and connections/relationships and
disciplines related applications of what is learned in the discipline to what is learned in
to each other and other subject areas.
to other subject
areas
4. Alignment of This means that the necessary prior knowledge that needs to be
curriculum, learned will have been touched on in a prior grade level. Every grade
assessment and level teaches important aspects of Art that continue on as the
instruction students grow and helps prepare them for University.
throughout all
grades.
5. Assessment of Performance assessments allow teachers to gain information of how
student work as well the curriculum is being understood and gives information on ways
essential to a to improve instruction time.
program in the
arts.
6. Emphasis on The framework encourages the use of new technology in Art
using new media instruction. Some examples include use of computers, and electronic
and electronic media.
technology in the
arts.
7. Inclusion of all This section encourages modification of curriculum to include all
learners in the students with varying learning paces and disabilities in the lesson so
classroom. the can develop, self expression and self-confidence.
8. A broad view of Students gain respect for a multicultural society, and as the
culture. framework states, experience ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural
groups.
9. Recognition of The Framework states that art directly trains for jobs in the art
role that arts plays industry. Art also prepares students to be productive in society and
in preparing can enhance workforce readiness for students in general and at-risk
students for populations.
careers and
society.
10. Usefulness to The Visual and Performing Arts Framework assists many individuals
educators, art who incorporate art lessons or try to teach art. This can include
professionals, educators, developers, professionals, and the community in general.
parents and Implementing VAPA into students lives later assist them in the real
supporters of the world and when they are incorporated into society because they were
arts. shaped by the concepts they learned through art.