Elementary Fine Arts Methods-D695
WGU| Questions And Answers| 2026
Update| Passed!!
(The Four Strands of Fine Arts Instruction) - Ans--Create
Perform/present/Produce
Respond
Connect
Create- - Ans--teachers guide students in developing artistic ideas. They
refine their work through reflection and evaluation.
Perform/Present/Produce- - Ans--teachers encourage students to analyze
and select art and improve their techniques for expressing meaning through
presentation.
Respond - Ans--involves understanding and evaluating both the work and
the creative process.
Connect- - Ans--provides strategies that allow students to relate what they
have learned to their own experiences and to society, culture, and history to
better understand the art they are studying.
Which of the following shows an example of a teacher leading students
through the "respond" strand of instruction? - Ans--The teacher facilitates a
class discussion on modern art forms and encourages students to share
their perceptions, thoughts, and reactions.
The Steps of the Creative Process: - Ans--Prepare, Develop, Create,
Revise, and reflect
What is a key benefit of engaging students in the creative process? - Ans--
Fosters emotional intelligence.
,Which of the following scenarios involves the application of the creative
process? - Ans--A fifth-grade teacher designs an arts-integrated science
lesson for the standard. She does research on the topic, brainstorms ideas,
decides on a plan, confers with the grade-level team for feedback, tweaks
the plan, facilitates the lesson, and reflects on the experience to adjust the
lesson for future use.
When considering the benefits of the creative process, which of the
following supports the value for all in society? - Ans--While knowledge is
important, creative problem-solving is crucial for tackling future challenges.
How might low levels of brain activity in the early stages of creativity be
beneficial? - Ans--It allows for a more scattered and multidimensional
thought process, potentially leading to innovative ideas.
process over product: - Ans--phrase referring to the belief that the process
that leads to originality (exploration and experimentation with materials) is
more important than the end result
convergent thinking: - Ans--the cognitive process of narrowing down
multiple possibilities to find a single correct answer or solution
divergent thinking: - Ans--the cognitive process of generating a wide range
of possible solutions or ideas in response to an open-ended problem or
question
Throughout history, advancements in various fields have largely depended
on: - Ans--The ability to think creatively and solve problems in new ways.
The Jingle Dress Dance is presented as a way for the Ojibwe people to: -
Ans--Preserve an important historical event in a creative way for future
generations within their culture.
Elements of Dance - Ans--body, energy, space, time, and action
body- - Ans--is the main instrument of dance, focusing on how it moves and
what parts are involved.
, Energy- - Ans--describes the force and quality of the movement, such as
whether it is sharp or smooth.
Space- - Ans--refers to the area in which the dancer moves, including
direction, level, and size of movements.
Time- - Ans--involves the rhythm and speed of the dance, including the beat
and tempo.
action- - Ans--encompasses the specific movements performed, such as
jumps, turns, or stretches.
How do the elements of time, space, and energy contribute to one's overall
expression and communication in a performance? - Ans--Creates
engaging movements, enhancing the emotional impact and clarity of the
performance.
Helps in expressing different moods and narratives.
Choreography - Ans--the art of creating and arranging movements for a
dance performance, offers educators a powerful tool to inspire creativity
and physical engagement in the classroom.
Tango - Ans--A partner dance that originated in the late 19th century along
the Rio de la Plata. Its is known for its passionate, dramatic, and sensual
movements.
Tap dance - Ans--This type of dance is characterized by using the sounds of
tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
Folk Dance - Ans--encompasses traditional dance of a particular culture or
region. Usually performed at social events, festivals, and ceremonies.
Street Dance - Ans--This dance is improvisational and social in nature.
Usually performed outside, open spaces, block parties, night clubs and
parks.
Waltz Dance - Ans--Ballroom and folk dance, flowing movements and
distinctive three-beat rhythm.
WGU| Questions And Answers| 2026
Update| Passed!!
(The Four Strands of Fine Arts Instruction) - Ans--Create
Perform/present/Produce
Respond
Connect
Create- - Ans--teachers guide students in developing artistic ideas. They
refine their work through reflection and evaluation.
Perform/Present/Produce- - Ans--teachers encourage students to analyze
and select art and improve their techniques for expressing meaning through
presentation.
Respond - Ans--involves understanding and evaluating both the work and
the creative process.
Connect- - Ans--provides strategies that allow students to relate what they
have learned to their own experiences and to society, culture, and history to
better understand the art they are studying.
Which of the following shows an example of a teacher leading students
through the "respond" strand of instruction? - Ans--The teacher facilitates a
class discussion on modern art forms and encourages students to share
their perceptions, thoughts, and reactions.
The Steps of the Creative Process: - Ans--Prepare, Develop, Create,
Revise, and reflect
What is a key benefit of engaging students in the creative process? - Ans--
Fosters emotional intelligence.
,Which of the following scenarios involves the application of the creative
process? - Ans--A fifth-grade teacher designs an arts-integrated science
lesson for the standard. She does research on the topic, brainstorms ideas,
decides on a plan, confers with the grade-level team for feedback, tweaks
the plan, facilitates the lesson, and reflects on the experience to adjust the
lesson for future use.
When considering the benefits of the creative process, which of the
following supports the value for all in society? - Ans--While knowledge is
important, creative problem-solving is crucial for tackling future challenges.
How might low levels of brain activity in the early stages of creativity be
beneficial? - Ans--It allows for a more scattered and multidimensional
thought process, potentially leading to innovative ideas.
process over product: - Ans--phrase referring to the belief that the process
that leads to originality (exploration and experimentation with materials) is
more important than the end result
convergent thinking: - Ans--the cognitive process of narrowing down
multiple possibilities to find a single correct answer or solution
divergent thinking: - Ans--the cognitive process of generating a wide range
of possible solutions or ideas in response to an open-ended problem or
question
Throughout history, advancements in various fields have largely depended
on: - Ans--The ability to think creatively and solve problems in new ways.
The Jingle Dress Dance is presented as a way for the Ojibwe people to: -
Ans--Preserve an important historical event in a creative way for future
generations within their culture.
Elements of Dance - Ans--body, energy, space, time, and action
body- - Ans--is the main instrument of dance, focusing on how it moves and
what parts are involved.
, Energy- - Ans--describes the force and quality of the movement, such as
whether it is sharp or smooth.
Space- - Ans--refers to the area in which the dancer moves, including
direction, level, and size of movements.
Time- - Ans--involves the rhythm and speed of the dance, including the beat
and tempo.
action- - Ans--encompasses the specific movements performed, such as
jumps, turns, or stretches.
How do the elements of time, space, and energy contribute to one's overall
expression and communication in a performance? - Ans--Creates
engaging movements, enhancing the emotional impact and clarity of the
performance.
Helps in expressing different moods and narratives.
Choreography - Ans--the art of creating and arranging movements for a
dance performance, offers educators a powerful tool to inspire creativity
and physical engagement in the classroom.
Tango - Ans--A partner dance that originated in the late 19th century along
the Rio de la Plata. Its is known for its passionate, dramatic, and sensual
movements.
Tap dance - Ans--This type of dance is characterized by using the sounds of
tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
Folk Dance - Ans--encompasses traditional dance of a particular culture or
region. Usually performed at social events, festivals, and ceremonies.
Street Dance - Ans--This dance is improvisational and social in nature.
Usually performed outside, open spaces, block parties, night clubs and
parks.
Waltz Dance - Ans--Ballroom and folk dance, flowing movements and
distinctive three-beat rhythm.
