Objectives
The objectives of this module are to enable the learner to develop an appreciation of the importance of the arts in the holistic development of the child (spiritual, moral, emotional, social, intellectual and physical), and to implement creative artistic objectives in various educational settings. It is intended to give the learner a clear understanding of the role of the teacher as a facilitator in providing opportunities for children to work independently, emphasising the importance of process (as opposed to product) in creative classroom activities. It further intends to increase the learner’s/teacher’s confidence in creating and implementing learning opportunities in artistic areas where the learner/teacher might not be a specialist.
Intended Module Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
- Articulate and defend the role of the arts in education as a way of knowing and learning.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the various strands of the arts in the curriculum.
- Plan, implement, assess and evaluate imaginative and creative schemes of work and activities utilising various artistic media.
- Apply an integrated approach to teaching and learning linking the arts with other subject curricula
- Discuss issues relating to assessment in the arts.
- Teacher: Suzanne Binley
- Teacher: Liam Cousins
- Teacher: Julie Dillon
- Teacher: Orlaith Maguire
- Teacher: Belinda Walsh