EDU4451 Arts Curriculum (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Curriculum Studies) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

This course will allow students to expand their knowledge of the curriculum document: The arts: years 1-10 syllabus. Students will be challenged to consider implications for arts education through discussion of current curriculum documents that point to global awareness and developing contextual pedagogics throughout the total learning environment in schools. The specific concepts and skills appropriate to the arts will be integrated across discipline areas in the total curriculum and students will be encouraged to investigate teaching methodology appropriate for upper primary and junior high school programmes. Students' ability to use voice, gesture and dramatic techniques may be demonstrated in a prepared presentation of the planning and preparation work involved in creating arts learning activities. Information communication technologies will be embedded throughout this course. IMPORTANT NOTE: Working with Children: State law in Queensland requires that all adults (including university students, pre-service educators, trainers, vocational teachers, industry educators) working with children under the age of 18, in the State of Queensland*, obtain approval before commencing such work. Many education courses include a practical component (professional experience, project work, research, assessment etc.) that may require engagement with children under the age of 18. It is your responsibility to ensure that you possess a current suitability card (Blue Card) before commencing any practical components of this course. DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 UNLESS YOU POSSESS A CURRENT 'BLUE CARD'. For further information: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html *If you are undertaking practical experience outside the State of Queensland, Australia you should check local requirements.