Learning Area Visual Arts & Des (SI) A2 (EDUC91263)

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This subject builds upon the theory and practice of teaching established in Learning Area Visual Arts and Design A1 by further developing Interns’ repertoire of subject specific practices and teaching resources and deepen their understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment of all secondary school students (Years 7-12) Visual Arts and Design, 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. Interns will also build their capacity to assess and provide feedback on student learning using a variety of tools.

The assessment tasks in this subject will support the development of Interns’ understanding of the roles of assessment in teaching and learning, along with the integration of curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge into the development of teaching and learning sequences.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to:

  • Design achievable Visual Arts and Design lesson and unit plans, integrating knowledge of student learning, curriculum, assessment, and reporting.
  • Demonstrate strong Visual Arts and Design subject and pedagogical content knowledge, including differentiation of teaching and content selection and organisation, to meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
  • Select and integrate Visual Arts and Design strategies and resources, including literacy and numeracy understandings, and the effective and appropriate use of ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
  • Identify and evaluate assessment and diagnostic strategies in Visual Arts and Design, including moderation, to assess, support and provide evidence of learning for students across the full range of abilities.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to demonstrate:

  • Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
  • Critical and creative thinking.
  • Creativity and innovation.
  • Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
  • Linking theory and practice.

Last updated: 4 March 2025