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Subject description

This subject introduces foundational knowledge, practical skills and pedagogical concepts that support young children’s growth and development within and through the arts domains of music and movement (including dance), drama and visual arts. The subject will introduce and familiarise students with content knowledge about music and movement concepts; visual arts … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding of arts-based concepts and pedagogical benefits in the arts domains of music and movement (including dance), drama and visual arts.
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Develop and demonstrate practical skills in the arts domains of music and movement (including dance), drama and visual arts.
3.
Demonstrate capacity to review, analyse, and synthesise skills and knowledge about creative arts for application in early childhood education and care contexts.
4.
Apply pedagogical content knowledge in the domains of music and movement (including dance), drama and visual arts to plan for and evaluate age and context appropriate learning experiences.
5.
Articulate theoretical and practical understandings about the active role of the early childhood teacher in facilitating children’s learning in the arts domains of music and movement (including dance), drama and visual arts.

Assessment details

The Arts in the Early Childhood Curriculum

Music and Movement Portfolio

Visual Arts Portfolio

Work integrated learning

Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.

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