School Of EducationCreative Arts 1 (AREP)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101490.3
Discipline: EDUCATION NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
100736 - Curriculum Studies 5: Creative Arts Introduction (AREP)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1598 Bachelor of Education (Primary)-AREP, which is a course specifically designed for Indigenous Australian students preparing to be primary school teachers. Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) successfully completed an approved Child Protection Workshop 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.
About this Unit
In 2015 this unit replaced by 102115 Curriculum and Aboriginal Perspectives. This unit introduces students to theoretical models and sound pedagogical practices for using Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts in the primary classroom. Collaborative, experiential and blended learning as well as reflective practices are the key operating principles of the unit. Students will explore the theory and practice of the arts in the education process of children through practical and professional experiences. The unit provides an understanding of the importance of the art forms both as powerful teaching and learning strategies across the primary curriculum and as creative arts in their own right.