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EDEC1009: Creative Arts in Early Childhood 1
2025 unit information
This is the first of two units which will develop students' understanding of the role of the Creative Arts in young children's lives. Students will be introduced to the elements and principles of Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Dance. They will begin to develop their understanding of the early childhood teacher's role in engaging in creative arts play experiences that support children's meaning making and are responsive to their diverse identities, needs and interests. They will engage in learning experiences to build their teaching skills in using singing, art-making, drama, puppetry and story-telling with young children.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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18 credit points including EDEC1005 and EDEC1006 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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EDEC2009 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate knowledge of the central importance of the Creative Arts to the development and developing sense of identity of children aged from birth to five years
- LO2. Articulate a knowledge of theories and research related to the creative arts in early childhood
- LO3. Demonstrate the skills and confidence needed for interacting with young children in and through the creative arts, showing pedagogical sensitivity to children's individual and social identities
- LO4. Select and evaluate quality arts play resources for children from birth to five years, drawing on theory and research as well as the principles, practices and learning outcomes of the EYLF
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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