New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 6 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Chapter 64 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL - COMPETENCIES FOR LICENSURE
Part 13 - COMPETENCIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL PERFORMING ARTS AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TEACHERS
Section 6.64.13.9 - CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL ENTRY-LEVEL PERFORMING ARTS AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TEACHERS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
All teachers of the arts shall develop arts education programs that provide all students with a strong background of study in broad knowledge and skill areas. To accomplish this, the teacher of the arts shall demonstrate:
A. knowledge of content and pedagogy, skills and technical demands specific to their discipline (i.e., dance, music, theatre or visual arts);
B. an in-depth knowledge of the unique meaning and function of the arts in the creative development of all students;
C. an integrated knowledge of visual and performing arts and the connections and parallels among arts disciplines as well as other content areas;
D. an understanding of the purposes and dynamics of the creative process;
E. abilities to observe, discuss, analyze and make informed critical judgments about artistic works;
F. knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity of diverse peoples and cultures through visual and performing arts;
G. competence with the technological tools for art creation and pedagogy appropriate to their discipline;
H. abilities to interact with and engage communities in the arts;
I. knowledge and understanding of life-enrichment, career opportunities and economic impact of the arts.
