N.M. Code R. § 6.64.13.9 - CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL ENTRY-LEVEL PERFORMING ARTS AND VISUAL ARTS EDUCATION TEACHERS

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.

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N.M. Code R. § 6.64.13.9

6.64.13.9 NMAC - N, 07-01-02