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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the limitless potential of the Arts for harnessing the natural curiosities of young children and extending their capacity for higher order thinking and expression beyond conventional forms of communication. Pre-service teachers will build on their well-established practical knowledge to develop an understanding of the powerful nature of integrated learning through dance, drama, music, visual arts and media experiences. Pre-service teachers will investigate current research into learning environments, creativity and learning to explore ways of planning, implementing and evaluating an integrated Arts curriculum. This unit reflects contemporary views in education and promotes an innovative approach to educational practices for children from birth to eight years old.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Practical and applied workshops
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Performance | 50% |
| Assignment | Paper | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores the limitless potential of the Arts for harnessing the natural curiosities of young children and extending their capacity for higher order thinking and expression beyond conventional forms of communication. Pre-service teachers will build on their well-established practical knowledge to develop an understanding of the powerful nature of integrated learning through dance, drama, music, visual arts and media experiences. Pre-service teachers will investigate current research into learning environments, creativity and learning to explore ways of planning, implementing and evaluating an integrated Arts curriculum. This unit reflects contemporary views in education and promotes an innovative approach to educational practices for children from birth to eight years old.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Practical and applied workshops
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Performance | 50% |
| Assignment | Paper | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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