EDU40008 · Swinburne University of Technology
Arts Education
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 4
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Education
What it covers
This unit develops pre-service teacher’s understandings of learning theories and practice in Arts education, specifically in dance, drama, music, media and visual arts. Pre-service teachers will become familiar with the skills necessary to implement an effective Arts program in the primary school environment and will be prepared to plan, teach, assess and report on student learning. Pre-service teachers will develop an appreciation of the impact Arts education can have on children, and consider contemporary ways to foster their creativity
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Individual | 50% |
| Portfolio | Individual | 50% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |
| Teaching Period 3 | Online | Online |
| Quarter 1 | Hawthorn | On campus |