ED3191:04
The ARTS in Primary School
Townsville, Cairns, External
HECS Band 1
13 hours lectures, 39 hours workshops. Semester 1 (Townsville campus); Semester 2 (Cairns campus). Full year external for RATEP students (six hours teleconferencing, 24 hours remote site tutorials).
Staff: Dr F York (Music strand), Dr L Ashton (Art strand) (Townsville campus and for RATEP students); Dr P Matters (Cairns campus).
The subject introduces students to the KLA ARTS with particular emphasis on visual art and music suitable for primary school contexts. The visual art strand explores aims, concepts, strategies, art media, safety and techniques, planning for effective teaching and learning, literacy, appraising, display and evaluation. The critical approach tracks historical art education trends and recent challenges aimed at greater inclusivity. The music strand critically examines a philosophy of music education commonly found in Australian primary and secondary schools. Aspects of music planning are explored in a developmental context including movement games, singing repertoire and classroom instuments. The remote version of this subject requires access to CD-Rom and Web-based material. Students wishing to study this subject off-campus should ensure that they are able to access the necessary hardware and material. Infomation on distance mode requirements is available from the School of Education. The subject may incorporate some multi-arts experiences.
Learning Objectives:
- to create awareness of the unique ways of learning and knowing, which the ARTS provide, as well as their strengths as sources of self esteem, cultural significance, communication, literacy and creative problem solving;
- to critically explore trends in ARTS education philosophy and practice;
- to facilitate motivating and inclusive learning experiences which integrate theory and practice, using a variety of media and pedagogical tools appropriate for primary school ARTS programs;
- to critically review various state, national and international resources, teacher reference and curriculum documents relevant to primary school ARTS teaching.
Assessment by teaching portfolio (40%); participation (20%); assignment(s) and/or in-class test(s)/examination (40%). Students must pass each major strand to pass the subject overall.