EDU2453 Learning Through The Senses (FOEDU)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfld

Units 1.0 (Curriculum Studies) Band 5

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Synopsis

In this course students will have the opportunity to explore and further develop their existing skills in making meaning through symbolic languages, through workshops and research in art and music. The workshops will include assessed micro-teaching components. Students' research into and exploration of the symbolic languages of their selected culture will support their broader skills development for teaching, expressed in an essay on their research, teaching portfolio, microteaching session and presentation of art and musical skills. Skills development workshops will focus on: development and performance of vocal and instrumental skills for classroom practice using a minimum of two instruments; development and display of skills in drawing and painting for the classroom.