Outline

Overview

This unit emphasises the centrality of providing rich, quality Creative Arts experiences in early childhood settings. Working with young children from birth to five requires early childhood teachers to develop understandings, knowledge and skills in the Creative Arts. This unit of study explores the fundamental importance of the Arts in the ongoing development of young children's imagination and creativity. Through workshops, readings, observations and other activities, students will examine the theoretical underpinnings, research literature and practical knowledge required to help young children build on their innate love of music, movement, song, art, dance, picture books and drama. Excursions to art galleries, museums and children's theatre will also be considered. Students will also explore the need to work with parents and caregivers around the importance of arts experiences for young children. A focus on young children's engagement with the creative arts through their spontaneous play is an important feature of this unit.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EDMT5690
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	EDMT5555 or EDMT5551
Prerequisites ?	24 credit points
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Amanda Niland, amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Amanda Niland, amanda.niland@sydney.edu.au
	Robyn Gibson, robyn.gibson@sydney.edu.au
	Victoria Campbell, victoria.campbell@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Jill Holland, jill.holland@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Olivia Karaolis, olivia.karaolis@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Creative Arts Portfolio Full details available in Canvas	0%	Progressive	1800 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Observing and implementing creative arts in an early childhood setting Full details provided in Canvas	0%	STUVAC Due date: 16 Nov 2021 at 23:00	1700 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	In class storytelling presentation Full details available in Canvas	0%	Week 06	1000 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

In class creative presentation: drama and storytelling
Observing and implementing creative arts in an early childhood setting: curriculum planning and documentation during professional experience in a birth to 2 years ECEC setting
Creative arts portfolio: Critical and analytical reflections on creative arts experiences and unit materials

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

All assignments are pass/fail. Students must achieve a pass in all assignments to be eligible to pass the unit.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All assignments must be submitted on time, and lateness will be penalised, in accordance with the university's assessment policy.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to creativity and the arts for young children; Introduction to music in EC	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	Music and dance for young children	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Visual arts in EC	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	Introduction to Drama and Storytelling in EC	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	Storytelling in early childhood	Workshop (4 hr)
Week 06	Storytelling in early childhood 2	Workshop (4 hr)
Week 07	Puppetry with under 3s	Workshop (4 hr)
Week 08	Creative arts in infant/toddler settings	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	Visual aesthetics and artistic creativity for young children - visit to Chau Chak Wing Museum	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Required text: Ewing, R. (Ed.). (2012). The Creative Arts in the Lives of Young Children: Play, Imagination and Learning. Melbourne: ACER.

NOTE: This textbook is only available in print copy, so is only available for 2 hour loan in the university library. Students are advised to purchase a copy if they cannot visit the library.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. understand the importance of the creative arts in relation to the development, strengths and interests of infants, toddlers and young children
LO2. discuss the relevant theory and research related to the creative arts demonstrating the importance of music and movement, dance, drama, singing, visual arts, media arts and art appreciation in infants’, toddlers’ and young children’s learning
LO3. show confidence in engaging in a range of creative arts experiences
LO4. extend your knowledge of a variety of creative arts experiences and activities to share with infants, toddlers and young children
LO5. demonstrate understanding of the nexus between practice, theory and research in relationship to the creative arts through planning, implementing and evaluating creative arts play during professional experience
LO6. show understanding of the importance of working in partnership with young children, colleagues and families in facilitating creative arts experiences

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - 1.1. Learning, development and care 2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds 3.1. Early Years Learning Framework 3.7. Creative arts and music
	Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - 2.2. Play based pedagogies 3.7. Creative arts and music
	Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - 2.2. Play based pedagogies 2.4. Teaching methods and strategies 3.7. Creative arts and music 6.3. Professional identity and development
	Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - 2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches. 2.2. Play based pedagogies 2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners 3.7. Creative arts and music
	Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - 1.1. Learning, development and care 2.2. Play based pedagogies 2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners 2.4. Teaching methods and strategies 3.1. Early Years Learning Framework 3.7. Creative arts and music 3.9. Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation 6.3. Professional identity and development
	Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - 2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds 3.7. Creative arts and music 4.1. Developing family and community partnerships 4.4. Socially inclusive practice

Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1		Learning, development and care
1.2		Language development
1.3		Social and emotional development
1.4		Child health, well-being and safety
2.1		Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.2		Play based pedagogies
2.3		Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.4		Teaching methods and strategies
2.5		Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
3.1		Early Years Learning Framework
3.7		Creative arts and music
3.9		Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation
4.1		Developing family and community partnerships
4.2		Multicultural education
4.3		Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.4		Socially inclusive practice
4.5		Culture, diversity and inclusion
5.2		Contemporary theories and practice
6.3		Professional identity and development

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Some modifications have been made to the assignment to be completed during Professional Experience placement for EDMT5707, so that it fits in with the placement teaching requirements.

Additional information

Assessment: Pass/Fail grading applies in this unit, as in all Masters Qualifying program units. Students must achieve a passing grade in all assignments to be eligible to pass the unit.

More information about this unit of study can be found on Canvas

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect

Current students

EDMT5690: Creative Arts in Early Childhood

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect