EDST2410

Learning through Creative Arts 0-5

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Extends the skills developed in music, arts and humanity, and introduces the student to specific pedagogy for music, visual arts and drama in the early years. Students will examine appropriate contemporary practices for arts programming, implementation, assessment and evaluation in early childhood. Issues of advocacy, resourcing and management in early childhood arts education will also be addressed.

Objectives As a result of participating in this course, students will be expected to:
1. understand theories of development in music, visual arts and drama for 0-5 year old children;
2. explain the link between knowledge and skill acquisition in the arts and other domains;
3. understand the importance of process in creative endeavours;
4. design and implement appropriate learning experiences in the arts for 0-5 year old children.
Content 1. Development and the arts
Theories of development in music, visual arts and drama.
Transfer effects.
2. Programming and planning
Competing pedagogical philosophies - tensions and resolutions.
Planning and presenting appropriate learning experiences.
3. Assessing and evaluating
Rationale for assessment.
Relationship to planning.
Models of assessment.
Assessment tools.
Collecting evidence and making judgements.
The child's role.
4. Advocacy
The role and place of the arts in society.
Relationship between the arts and other domains.
Resourcing the arts.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Music, Art and Humanity
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Field Study
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Essay 30% 1500 words Essay supporting the place of music, visual arts and drama in early childhood.
Other: (please specify) Planning 30% Plan a series of detailed arts learning experiences for 0-5 year old children.
Participation in observation and/or teaching experiences in LiNKS School/Centre.
Other: (please specify) Peer teaching and reflection 40%. Peer teaching of two lessons (in different arts areas) to be recorded on videotape. 500 word critical analysis of each lesson to be submitted with the recording.
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term