Ethics and Equity for Art Education

Art educators and artists have innovative leadership qualities and skillsets. This course looks at the role of art leaders in contemporary equity and ethics issues, offering multiple voices from around the world. Examine leadership fundamentals as a means of understanding one’s strengths and skills. Participants will take a deep look at the role of reflective practices and how understanding the adult learner impacts professional relationships for effective leadership. Participants will leave this course with a stronger understanding of an art educator’s responsibility to enact change through the lens of equitable and ethical practices, including foundational advocacy research to inspire others to follow their own visions.

See the course syllabus and Graduate Catalog for more details.

Brooks, J. & Normore, A. (2018). Leading Against the Grain, Lessons for Creating Just and Equitable Schools. Teachers College Press.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition. ISBN 978-1-4338-3216-1