Secondary Arts for Teaching 1

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, Online
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EDUC 2075
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Course ID
203527
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to provide students with foundational knowledge of arts education - its history, theories, and practices - pertinent to their future roles as secondary arts educators in dance, drama, media arts, music, visual arts, and creative arts.

  • Introduction to Arts Education
  • Features of Authentic Arts Education: Research and Underpinnings
  • Arts in the Curriculum
  • Planning
  • Authentic Connections: Engagement with Arts Industry
  • Planning Considerations: Sequencing, Scaffolding, Inclusive Practice
  • Assessment in the Arts
  • Preparing Microteach and Reflection Cycle
  • Microteach
  • Microteach and Reflection/Evaluation

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply understanding of dance, drama, media arts, music, visual arts, and creative arts subject knowledge in middle years learning contexts
  • Apply understanding of Arts pedagogy and content when implementing arts learning experiences for young people
  • Plan and document authentic arts education learning sequences in relation to middle years curriculum frameworks
  • Select and use a range of resources for planning, teaching, and learning in the Arts
  • Critically reflect on and evaluation Arts practice and pedagogy as pre-service Arts Educators

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed at least two discipline courses AND if undertaking HTSEC Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours) THEN must have completed EDUC1902 Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUCX232 Arts for Secondary Teaching 1 OR must not have completed EDUC2081 Arts Curriculum 1 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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