EDF3201

Curriculum Studies: Primary Art and Music (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr R Smith (Peninsula) & Mrs A Browne (Gippsland)

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: The art and music components will reflect curriculum documents. The unitprovides 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, utilising 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: Journal of responses to class topics (2800 words equiv.): 70% + practical work (1200 words equiv.): 30% + Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance

Contact Hours: 4 hours per week