EDAR460 Arts as meaning in early Childhood Assessment

Based on the given observations, design an extended investigation for young children that integrates each (4) of the Creative Arts domains (Visual Arts, Music, Dance/ movement, Drama).

Part 1. Observation and Mind map. Drawing on the observation provided of 3 children, design a Mind map outlining the planning connections (4 Arts areas).

Part 2. Plans for four learning experiences that integrate the Creative Arts. Using the template provided, select four (4) integrated collaborative Arts experiences (4 different Arts areas). These should acknowledge the children’s sociocultural contexts, artistic development, multiple forms of expression and understanding of arts disciplines. The activities should be age appropriate and employ a range of teaching strategies. Examples (step-by-step photos or short video) of your own making to be included in each section.

Part 3. Guiding artistic development. Document how children’s interactions may be observed and evaluated for future planning. Specific links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) must be made.

Part 4. Emergent Curriculum: Recommendations and resources to extend learning for future planning. For example, resources may include images of environments, open ended materials, songs, literature…