Subject description
The subject will apply content knowledge about music and movement concepts and methods; visual arts methods, techniques, appreciation, principles and elements; and, drama techniques for teachers and children to processes of inquiry-based learning projects and to the design and implementation of holistic, multi-disciplinary curricula. Philosophical, theoretical and practical applications of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Develop and articulate knowledge about the functions and applications of the arts within inquiry-based projects and emergent, holistic approaches to early childhood curriculum design.
2.
Extend and apply practical and theoretical knowledge and of arts concepts and methods to the design, implementation and evaluation of age and context appropriate holistic, inquiry-based learning experiences and curriculum design.
3.
Extend and consolidate practical knowledge, skills and appreciation of the arts domains of music and movement (including dance), drama and visual arts for personal and pedagogical application.
4.
Demonstrate capacity to articulate and synthesise knowledge about creative arts theories and pedagogical approaches for application in context appropriate arts curriculum design, implementation and evaluation.
5.
Apply a/r/tographic and arts-based-educational research methodologies to articulate critical reflection and pedagogical understandings about the roles of teachers and children as artists, researchers and teachers within democratic early childhood learning environments.
Assessment details
Essay
Report: Emergent inquiry-based learning project
Individual reflection process journal
Exhibition/performance
Textbook information
Contact details
Faculty contact