EDF3201

Curriculum Studies: Primary Art & Music

(EDU)

Proposed to be offered next in 2001

Dr R Smith (Peninsula) & Ms J Rosewarne-Foster (Gippsland)

6 points + First + Peninsula and Gippsland Campuses + Mode of enrolment: On campus + 4 hours per week

Synopsis: The art and music components will reflect curriculum documents. The subject provides guidance and workshops about children's art and explores visual art activities and art appreciation suitable for primary children. In the music component students will discuss rationales and program development and evaluation in music. Students will participate in workshops that explore classroom music making, utilizing a range of educational approaches. Students will develop their performance skills on classroom instruments. Students will investigate and acquire skill and understanding in the range of classroom teaching strategies that engender non-verbal thinking.

Assessment: School-based written assignment involving the teaching and reporting of a series of lessons: 30% + Presentation of created art works resulting from practical workshop activities: 70% + Hurdle requirement to teach 3 visual art lessons during an appropriate practicum