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Embodied Pedagogies, Play and Practice (EDUC91327)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject explores learning through embodied practice, play, relationality and spatial politics. There is an emphasis on the practical and reflective aspects of arts education and the relationship between theory and practice.

You will gain insight into 'embodiment' in learning, understanding how holistic experiences incorporate cognitive, emotional, physical, and social aspects and how learners respond and construct new meanings through collaborative, artistic and embodied processes developed through arts-based research methodologies.

The subject's hands-on approach guides a seamless transition between the various roles in arts education, integrating theory and practice while innovating and adapting to the evolving landscape of the arts education sectors.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Critically articulate the principles and practices, concepts, process, and significance of embodied pedagogies and play methods in educational contexts
  • Critically analyse and reflect on the ways that First Nations' cultures, histories, and knowledges contribute to the evolving landscape of embodied pedagogies, play and practice in and across arts education sectors
  • Develop and communicate creative and innovative solutions for arts education, understanding how play fosters creativity, innovation, and engagement while balancing it with structured practice
  • Critically reflect on innovative pedagogic practices that accentuate the relationship between theory and practice, continuous self-evaluation and enhancement of their teaching practices
  • Analyse and apply the principles and benefits of embodied learning, emphasising its holistic nature which encompasses the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social dimensions of human experience.

Generic skills

This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork and professional collaboration
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Critical reasoning and thinking.

Last updated: 8 November 2024