Course overview
This course introduces interdisciplinary early childhood pedagogies and content knowledge for the Arts Education learning areas: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts
- Building Community through Drama
- An Arts Sensibility through Media Arts
- Fostering Creativity through Visual Arts
- Issues and Considerations
- An Aesthetic Sensibility through Dance
- Collaboration in the Arts Through Music
- Planning Authentic Arts Experiences
- Arts Microteach Presentations
- Critical Reflection
Course learning outcomes
- Employ knowledge of Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts in early childhood curriculum.
- Document and plan authentic Arts learning experiences for early childhood contexts, using a range of resources including technologies.
- Apply an understanding of the cultural diversity early childhood settings and communities in Australia, and in the local context, to understand and value the perspectives of diverse groups including EAL/D and First Nations learners.
- Apply an understanding of the contribution of The Arts to learners' wellbeing.
- Understand the concept of ongoing intercultural development and the importance of self-reflection and reflexivity as ever-evolving career practices.
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 31643
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
Online
Group 1
Class number 25482
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
Magill
Group 1
Class number 30242
Section TU02
Size 27
Available 27
Class number 31644
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 31645
Section TU01
Size 10
Available 10
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 31646
Section TU01
Size 7
Available 7
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