WL ARTS 496

Teacher Preparation in World Arts and Cultures

World Arts and Cultures · 2 units · Graduate professional courses (400-499)

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Directed work in preparation of course syllabi and discussion of topics relevant to developing teaching skills. Fundamental principles and methods with which to design course syllabi and gather resources for courses. Topics include development of teaching philosophy, evaluating/selecting course content, teaching methodologies, assessment/evaluation/grading practices, and consideration of practical, administrative, and ethical issues. Students meet with instructor to review their specific needs as they progress in development and elaboration of course plans. Microteaching sessions provide context for applying concepts and principles discussed.

S/U grading.

When it runs

Spring 2026
Spring 2027

Scheduled, not typical — from UCLA’s Schedule of Classes, which publishes Fall 2025 through Spring 2027 and nothing before it.

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