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February 28, 2009

The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art

On February 3rd, my student in ED 119 Aesthetic Experiences for Young Children and I visited the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art in Loretto, PA. In this course we discuss ways to share aesthetic experiences with young children. One way to do this is by sharing and discussing art with children. Additionally we have been discussing characteristics of high quality field trips to places such as museums, concerts, and theater and dance productions. At the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art we enjoyed “Biennial 2008� which is a celebration of the artistic talent that flourishes in this region. The students and I learned all about the educational outreach programs such as the arts-in-education program, pre-service seminars, art camps, home school classes, the lecture series, teacher/artist workshops, lunch a l’art, arts for healing, exhibition tours, and information on teacher resources. It was a fabulous day!

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Dr. Sara Rutledge
Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
As a teacher educator, Dr. Rutledge's teaching and research areas include technology in education, multicultural issues in education, differentiated instruction, thematic / integrated lesson and unit planning and curriculum / instruction / assessment. Dr. Rutledge also places great value on service to the college and community. She is the Co-Advisor for the Children's Advocacy Association and serves on the Board of Directors of three community organizations.
Fun Fact: "As a Girl Scout, I spent a summer in high school at 'Our Chalet' in Adelboden,Switzerland hiking, climbing and traveling in the Swiss Alps with other Girl Scouts from around the world. 'Our Chalet' is a World Centre of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. I also love tennis and basketball."


 
 
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