ED3194 - Arts Education for Primary School

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Education

Limited availability offered to RATEP students only.

Arts Education for Primary School is an introduction to teaching children Years 1- 9 through the Arts, which comprises Dance, Drama, Media, Music and Visual Arts. The subject will be based on the new <i>National Curriculum</i>. Students will have the opportunity to engage in and reflect on a range of learning experiences incorporating the key processes of making and responding.

Learning Outcomes

• critically explore policies and practice of Arts Education;
• explore a variety of appropriate media, modes and practical techniques for arts pedagogy;
• become aware of the potential of the Arts as ways of making meaning in a variety of modes.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	6 credit points of level 2 ED subjects
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ED3001 ED3091 ED3094 ED3191 ED4001 ED4123 ED5220 ED5224

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coord/Lect:	Dr Jocene Vallack.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures - 1 x 1 hour lecture per week 26 hours workshops/Seminars - 1 x 2 hour workshop per week
Assessment:	performative assessment (50%); portfolio (30%); participation in tutorials/discussion board (20%).
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Face to face teaching (Online tutorial attendance at RATEP site as per schedule to be advised.)
Coord/Lect:	Dr Jocene Vallack.
Contact hours:	26 hours - Collaborate Workshops/Tutorials at RATEP site
Assessment:	performative assessment (50%); portfolio (30%); participation in tutorials/discussion board (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Jocene Vallack
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures - 1 x 1 hour lecture per week 26 hours workshops/Seminars - 1 x 2 hour workshop per week
Assessment:	performative assessment (50%); portfolio (30%); participation in tutorials/discussion board (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.