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.
[6.64.13.9 NMAC - N, 07-01-02]