ECA732 - Arts Education Curriculum Inquiry Senior Years

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne)^, Online*

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Merinda Kelly
Cohort rule:This unit is only available to students enrolled in D303, D347, E377, E760, E763, E765
Prerequisite:

Students enrolled in course E763 or E765; complete unit EEE754, plus 1 unit from EEE755, EEE756, EPR731, EPR751, EPR781

D303 students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60%

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: ECA432
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

Time engaging in learning activities is expected to total a combined equivalent of 8-10 hours per week.

This includes engagement with materials, responses to tasks, independent study and 1 x 3-hour scheduled seminar per non-placement teaching week (approx. 6-9 weeks).

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Time engaging in learning activities is expected to total a combined equivalent of 8-10 hours per week. This includes engagement with materials, responses to tasks, regular forum posting and responding to others.

1 x 2-hour online seminar will take place (approx. 9-11 weeks). Students are also expected to engage in at least 6 hours of independent study per week, including engaging with online modules, readings, discussion forums and assessments.

It is highly recommended that you attend scheduled synchronous discussions in the Unit site throughout the trimester.

In-person attendance requirements:

Students who are completing professional experience (placements) are not required to attend lectures or scheduled synchronous sessions during the professional experience (placement).

Note:

*Dance and Drama not available in online mode

^ Media only available in online mode

Content

This unit is the second in a sequence undertaken by students completing an arts methodology specialisation for teaching in secondary schools (Dance, Drama, Media, Music, Visual Arts and/or visual communication design). The focus is on identifying contemporary arts curriculum initiatives in the senior years 11-12 of secondary schooling within contexts such as the classroom, the whole school and the broader community. Students will consider and critique a range of influences and initiatives in the Senior Secondary curriculum of their arts discipline area, with a focus on the curriculum of relevance to their proposed teaching context. The unit prepares students to interpret, design and develop practical and theoretical learning experiences and lessons. They will explore resources, pedagogical frameworks and teaching strategies that will enable them to prepare students to meet prescribed coursework and examination requirements.

ECA732 students should note that arts discipline methodology specialisations are available strictly as follows:

  • Visual Arts and/or visual communication design - Burwood (Melbourne) or Online
  • Music - Burwood (Melbourne) or Online
  • Media - Online only
  • Dance - Burwood (Melbourne) on-campus only
  • Drama - Burwood (Melbourne) on-campus only

Students will engage with selected technologies integral to the creative process, learning and teaching in their discipline area. They will develop critical and creative thinking skills, interpersonal communication and intercultural understanding as they continue to analyse, reflect and build a philosophy of arts education.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Critically analyze and apply theoretical frameworks and Australian senior secondary arts discipline specific study designs to develop learning experiences and sequences which meet the educational standards and requirements mandated by relevant curriculum authorities. 

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO4: Critical thinking

GLO6: Self-management

ULO2

Critically examine and apply knowledge of senior secondary arts discipline specific knowledge, skills and assessment and data processes to inform and plan strategies for effective teaching and learning in senior secondary contexts.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Critically reflect on and develop pedagogical skills and strategies for using ICT and digital technologies to enhance discipline specific arts teaching and learning at the senior secondary level.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO2: Communication

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO6: Self-management

ULO4
 
Critically identify emerging professional learning needs and interests to inform teaching practice and student learning in diverse and contemporary senior secondary arts contexts.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO5: Problem solving

GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1 - Portfolio for senior secondary arts teaching and learning 2500 words or equivalent 50% Information not yet available
Assessment 2 - Curriculum and assessment project for senior secondary arts teaching and learning 2500 words or equivalent 50% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link ECA732 
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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