EDST2410
Learning through Creative Arts 0-5
10 Units
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Music, Art and Humanity | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Field Study
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |