Unit Outline

This unit will introduce you to key theories and research praxis in the field of arts education. Beginning with an exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of the role and value of the arts in civil society, you will examine the research evidence of the impact of quality arts education on academic, personal and social learning. You will investigate key issues in the historical development of at least two arts education disciplines (i.e. dance, drama, music, media arts or visual arts) and become familiar with current discourses and debates as articulated in key Australian and international arts education journals. By the end of the unit, you will have developed an understanding of the foundations of this field and familiarity with contemporary approaches to scholarship in arts curriculum, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary critical studies.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Identify, analyse and respond to current issues surrounding the role and value of the arts in contemporary society and the ways in which these inform arts education.
2	Recognise and articulate the distinct value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts to Australian cultural and educational practice.
3	Recognise and distinguish between the elements and processes of art form(s).
4	Review, analyse and synthesise research relevant to the ways in which students learn in the arts.
5	Interpret the research evidence for the benefits of arts education for the purposes of advocacy.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Concurrent Pre-requisite	EMT502

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Portfolio Parts A & B	Week 5	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 2:	Arts Ed Great Debate	Week 10	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Personal Learning Reflective Essay	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Portfolio Parts A & B

Task Description:

Part A: Journal Article Review
Part B: Arts elements Mix and Match experiment

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.2, 2.1

Task Length:

2200 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Review, analyse and synthesise research documents and publications reporting on the ways in which students learn in the arts or teachers teach the Arts.	LO1, LO5
2	Recognise and distinguish between the distinct elements and processes of artforms.	LO3
3	Identify and explain how current issues surrounding the role and value of the Arts in contemporary society relate to your own professional learning pursuits.	LO4, LO5
4	Attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation, correct due date submission, and appropriate use of academic referencing (APA Referencing 6th edition) where required.	LO1, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 2: Arts Ed Great Debate

Task Description:

Drawing on your work in Modules One and Three, you are required to work with a partner to develop a
presentation (written, podcast or vodcast) that debates the question, “What is so Australian about an Australian Arts Curriculum?”

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 2.4, 6.2

Task Length:

400 words per student (800 words in total)

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Review, analyse and synthesise research documents and publications reporting on Arts education in the Australian context.	LO1, LO4, LO5
2	Present dimensioned accounts of the enablers and inhibitors of Arts education in Australia.	LO1, LO4, LO5
3	Articulate understanding and value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts in relation to Australian culture and educational practice	LO1, LO2, LO5
4	Attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation, correct due date submission, and appropriate use of academic referencing (APA Referencing 6th edition) where required.	LO1, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 3: Personal Learning Reflective Essay

Task Description:

You are required to choose ONE of the questions provided and prepare a 1000 word critical reflective essay in response. As a combined exercise in critical reflection and analysis, you are required to integrate examples of reflection upon personal experience (teaching, learning and/or practice), in ways that reveal how/where these align with examples of arts education scholarship explored across the semester.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 2.1, 6.2

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate ability to review, analyse and synthesise research documents and publications.	LO1, LO4, LO5
2	Demonstrated capacity to identify, analyse, and respond to issues about the value of the arts in contemporary society and education.	LO1, LO4, LO5
3	Provide evidence of understanding and capacity to communicate the benefits of arts education broadly and in context of individual artform.	LO1, LO3, LO5
4	Attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation, correct due date submission, and appropriate use of academic referencing (APA Referencing 7th edition).	LO1, LO4, LO5

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

The full complement of recommended readings for this unit are embedded within and across the four learning Modules in your MyLO learning space.