Transforming the Curriculum Through the Arts

Acknowledgements
Contents
List of Images
List of Tables
1: Introduction
	References
2: The Imperative of an Arts-Led Curriculum
	1	 Introduction
	2	 The ‘Arts’ Defined
	3	 A Rationale for an Arts-Rich Curriculum
	4	 The Role of the Arts in Learning
	5	 The Arts and Learning: Recent Research
	6	 The Current Context
	7	 Summary
	8	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Useful Web Links
3: Exploring Life ‘Cs’ Through the Arts
	1	 Introduction
	2	 The 4Cs
	3	 Additional 4Cs
	4	 Conclusion
	References
4: Integrating the Creative Arts with Integrity
	1	 Introduction
	2	 Defining Integration
	3	 Historical Overview
	4	 The Four Cs, Another 4Cs and Curriculum Integration
	5	 Towards Integrating the Curriculum: Different Models
	6	 Dimensions for an Integrated Curriculum
	7	 Obstacles
	8	 Some Possible Interrelated Guiding Questions When Planning an Integrated Unit
	9	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Relevant Websites
5: Leading with Creative Dance
	1	 Introduction
	2	 Creative Dance Defined
	3	 Movement Is Important in Everyday Life
	4	 A Rationale for Creative Dance
	5	 Goals of Creative Dance
	6	 Beginning with Creative Dance
	7	 Establishing a Positive Creative Dance Context in the Classroom
	8	 Dance and Mathematics
	9	 Integrating Dance and Writing
	10	 Creative Dance and Literature
	11	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Dance Websites
6: Leading with Drama
	1	 Introduction
	2	 Defining Drama-Rich Pedagogy
	3	 Components or Elements of Drama
		Role: Stepping into Another’s Shoes
		Focus
		Tension
		Warming Up with Drama Games and Strategies
		Embodiment
		Sculpture
		Depiction
		Hot Seating
		Conscience Alley
		Thought-Tracking/Tapping in
		Readers’ Theatre
	4	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Useful Websites
7: Leading with Quality Literature
	1	 Introduction
	2	 Literature as an Art Form
	3	 Criteria for Choosing Quality Children’s Literature
	4	 Leading with Literature: Some Exemplars and Units
	5	 Summary
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Useful Websites
		Reading Australia
8: Leading with Media Arts
	1	 Introduction
	2	 What Is Media Education?
	3	 What Is Media Arts?
	4	 The Value of Media Arts Education
	5	 Warming Up to Media: Basic Film Techniques
	6	 Advertisements
	7	 Some Media Examples
	8	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Useful Weblinks
9: Leading with Music
	1	 Introduction
	2	 What Is Music?
	3	 Music Education in the Twenty-First Century
	4	 Music in the School
	5	 Learning in, About and Through Music in the Classroom
	6	 Listening to Music Actively
	7	 Listening Focus on the Imaginary and Multi-Modal Experience
	8	 Listening Focus on ‘Musical Analysis’ and Developing the Language of Musical Concepts
	9	 Creative Music-Making with a Cross-Curricular Focus
	References
		Suggested Reading
10: Leading with the Visual Arts
	1	 Introduction
	2	 What Is Visual Arts?
	3	 The Value of Visual Arts Learning
	4	 Technical Activities Masquerading as Visual Arts
	5	 An Effective Visual Arts Programme
	6	 The Quality Visual Arts Lesson
	7	 Art Appreciation Strategies
	8	 Encouraging Children to Talk About Their Art
	9	 Art Language and Vocabulary
		Visual Arts as a Springboard
	10	 Strategies to Encourage Art Dialogue
		The Missing Part
		Telephone Art
		Living Clay
		Every Picture Tells a Story
		Art Auction
	11	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Useful Websites
11: Embedding the Arts in the Humanities and Social Studies
	1	 Introduction
	2	 What Is Humanities and Social Sciences?
	3	 The Purpose of Learning and Teaching in Humanities and Social Sciences
	4	 Four Types of Knowledge
	5	 A Discipline as a Form of Knowledge and Inquiry
	6	 The Disciplines of History and Geography
	7	 History as a Discipline
	8	 The Conceptual Framework of History
	9	 Concepts Organise Content
	10	 The Role of Creativity, Imagination and the Arts in History
	11	 History and the Arts: Interdisciplinary Approaches in the Primary Classroom
	12	 Other Creative Pedagogies
		Visual Art
		Blackout Poetry
		Hybrid Texts
		Monologue
	13	 Post-unit Observations and Comments
	14	 Conclusion
	References
12: STEM into STEAM
	1	 Introduction
	2	 Science and the Arts
	3	 Putting the ‘A’ into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
	4	 Draw a … Scientist or Artist
	5	 Visual Arts and Mathematics
		Tessellations
		Shapes and Patterns
		Science and Embodiment
	6	 STEAM and Stories
	7	 Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with the Creative Arts
		Visual Arts
		Music
		Drama
		Dance
	8	 Conclusion
	References
		Suggested Reading
		Useful Websites
Concluding Comments
	References
Index