EDUC4112

Teaching & Learning in Creative Arts

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course explores the principles of teaching and learning K-6 Creative Arts. Students will consider the role and value of Creative Arts in the broader school curriculum; the place of creative arts in the K-12 Creative Arts continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4); the relationship between creative arts, literacy and numeracy; and ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the Creative Arts classroom. Students will explore the content and organisation of the NSW K-6 Creative Arts curriculum; models of pedagogy for programming, teaching and assessing dance, drama, music and visual arts.

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will have the capability to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 Creative Arts.
2. Discuss the role and value of Creative Arts in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 Creative Arts continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4).
3. Navigate the content, structure and organisation of the NSW K-6 Creative Arts curriculum.
4. The literacy and numeracy demands of Creative Arts.
5. Differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse literacy needs of learners.
6. Select strategies for teaching dance, drama, music and visual arts.
7. Engage in dance, drama, music and visual arts.
Content * Principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 Creative Arts.
* The role and value of Creative Arts in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 Creative Arts continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4).
* The content, structure and organisation of the NSW K-6 Creative Arts curriculum.
* Ways of differentiating curriculum to meet learners diverse needs.
* Strategies for teaching dance, drama, music and visual arts.
* Skill development in dance, drama, music and visual arts.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge AART1010 or equivalent.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Assignment = 25%: 1,250 words or equivalent; Visual Arts related curriculum task.
Other: (please specify) Assignment = 25%: 1,250 words or equivalent; Drama related curriculum task.
Other: (please specify) Assignment = 25%: 1,250 words or equivalent; Dance related curriculum task.
Other: (please specify) Assignment = 25%: 1,250 words or equivalent; Music related curriculum task.
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts program.