Methodological Approaches in Arts Education

Course aim

To explore methodological approaches in arts education and identify the potential of institutional, community and virtual arts related resources.

Course content

Research methodologies in arts education are concerned with both research and practice in arts education. Methodological approaches to arts education as both creative practice and research includes explorations of reflexive arts education pedagogies. Innovative curriculum development and design are explored through theory and practice in arts education. Students will examine arts-specific teaching and learning case-studies, as well as curriculum and pedagogy relative to the 5 various arts curriculum subjects (Dance, Drama, Music, Media Arts and Visual Arts). Students will extend their knowledge of the Arts curriculum and practice with a special emphasis on culturally responsive pedagogies in and through the arts.

Textbook(s)

Dinham, J 2017, Delivering authentic arts education, 3rd edn, Cengage Learning, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5143	Foundations for Specialist Arts Educators
EDUC 5144	Planning and Teaching for Effective Arts Learning

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online Activities)	5 hours x 9 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Research assignment, Review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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