Learning Area Visual Arts & Des (SI) B2 (EDUC91264)

This subject extends the theory and practice of teaching established in Visual Arts and Design A and B1 by supporting Interns to refine their repertoire of studio practices and creative teaching resources to deepen understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment of all secondary school students (Years 7-12) Visual Arts and Design (Studio Practices and Pedagogies), and the Clinical Teaching Model.

Interns will build on their knowledge of planning, structuring and sequencing learning programs, and are supported to identify and use teaching and classroom communication strategies designed to improve learning outcomes. Interns will be supported to reflect on, evaluate and improve their teaching programs. This includes developing an understanding of differentiation as a tool to cater for diverse learners and to promote student engagement and participation the studio learning environment. Interns will also build their capacity to assess and provide feedback on student learning using a variety of tools.

The portfolio-based assessment tasks in this subject will further develop Interns’ understanding of the roles of assessment in studio teaching and learning, along with the integration of curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge into the development of relational teaching and learning sequences.