School Of EducationFostering Creativity in Children's LearningWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101103.2
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: EARLY CHILDHOOD
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
102105 - Creative Teaching and Learning
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in courses 1673 Master of Teaching (Birth-12 years), 1672 Master of Teaching (Birth-5years) and 1691 Master of Teaching (Birth-5years/Birth-12years). Students must have completed Child Protection training.
About this Unit
In 2015 this unit replaced by 102105 Creative Teaching and Learning. This unit focuses on processes of creative thinking and creative expression in young children and introduces students to the theory and practices of using drama, music, dance and visual arts in prior to school (0-5 years) and school contexts (5-12 years). Collaborative learning and reflective practices are the key operating principles of the unit. The unit will encompass creativity both as it relates to the arts as well as its critical role in fostering creative thinking and practices. Students will explore the relevance of the arts in the development of children's play; and will engage with appropriate information and communication technologies for learning in the arts. The unit provides an understanding of the importance of the art forms both as powerful teaching and learning approaches across the early childhood and primary years and as creative arts in their own right.