EDST4200

Creative Arts K-6 Curriculum

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, understandings and skills necessary to teach the four strands of Creative Arts in the K-6 context.

Objectives Upon the completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate:
1. knowledge and understanding of the subject area of creative arts
2. knowledge and understanding of the content and structure of the Creative Arts syllabus K-6
3. the development of teaching programs based on syllabus outcomes in each of the four arts strands, and through integration of the strands
4. knowledge of appropriate teaching strategies to enhance learning in the creative arts
5. understanding of the principles and practice of assessment in the arts
6. planning, implementation and evaluation of programs integrating learning in the four arts strands with learning in other curriculum areas in all levels of the K-6 context
Content * Theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of arts education
* Learning in the arts and learning through the arts
* The four strands of the Creative Arts syllabus K-6
* Appropriate teaching strategies for learning in each of the four arts strands
* Developing teaching programs from syllabus outcomes in Creative Arts K-6
* Assessment principles and practice in Creative Arts K-6

* Integrating the four arts strands
* Integrating arts learning with learning in other key learning areas
* Evaluating teaching and learning programs in the arts
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Field Study
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments 4 x Creative arts process diaries based upon observaion in LiNKS School and tutorial tasks.
Dance 15%
Drama 15%
Music 15%
Visual Art 25%
Other: (please specify) Observations conducted in LiNKS School.
Presentations - Tutorial Tutorial presentations relating to teaching and learning in music 10%, Dance 10% and Drama 10%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term