EDUC9126 Making Meaning in the Expressive Arts

2017

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture once-only
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly

1 Admission into MTEC-Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
1a Admission into MTB-Master of Teaching (Birth to 5)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))

1 of EDUC2321, EDUC3509 has been successfully completed

Assignment(s), Project, Practical work

Through an integrated teaching approach this topic enables pre-service teachers to reflect critically on the role of creative expression in society. Pre-service teachers will investigate, analyse and synthesise the current research in relation to creativity in the early childhood years. The topic provides the opportunity for pre-service teachers to generate and communicate complex ideas regarding the importance of creative expression. Pre-service teachers will evaluate, practice and communicate a variety of appropriate teaching methodologies and resources in the 5 areas of the expressive arts. Current curriculum frameworks will be critically analysed as pre-service teachers apply in-depth knowledge to their long and short-term planning for rich, integrated learning opportunities, inclusive teaching practices, and the embedded use of information and computer technology.

This topic is designed to:

• enhance pre-service teacher confidence, knowledge and skills in learning and teaching the Expressive Arts.

• enable pre-service teachers to generate and synthesise an inclusive and appropriate Expressive Arts program for children aged birth-8 years.

• enhance pre-service teachers’ personal approach to teaching the Expressive Arts based on their critical analysis of practical experience as well as in the light of a range of theoretical perspectives.

On completion of this topic pre-service teachers will be able to:

• plan, analyse and critique an inclusive and balanced Expressive Arts program for children aged birth-8.

• foster children's curiosity and play as they investigate their social and physical worlds through the Expressive Arts.

• investigate the role of families and culture in developing attitudes and knowledge regarding the Expressive Arts and their applications in society both locally and globally.

• demonstrate a high level of autonomy and initiative in order to develop inclusive teaching practices when planning for teaching and learning in the expressive arts