Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour lecture once-only
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into MTEC-Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
1a Admission into MTB-Master of Teaching (Birth to 5)
1b Admission into GCECEB-Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of EDUC2321, EDUC3509 has been successfully completed
Assessment
Assignment(s), Project, Practical work
Topic description
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.
Educational aims
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.
Expected learning outcomes
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