
It's Arts Play is a professional and practical resource that focuses on engaging young children with the creative arts (visual art, music, dance, drama and media). The arts are the basis of making meaning of the world (thinking, learning, knowing) and communicating this to others, which is the foundation of all learning. Using the play-based approach to learning within the context of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum. This text assists pre-service and novice educators with practical guidance to pedagogy, planning, monitoring, documenting and assessing learning. Contributions by First Nations Elders, educators and artists engage readers and encourage the development of inclusive learning environments as well as ideas about varied approaches to learning and developing the whole child.
This text investigates how the creative arts serve as a fundamental mechanism for young children to construct meaning, communicate, and engage in the learning process. Judith Dinham, an expert in arts education, utilizes the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum to provide a structured pedagogical approach. The book argues that by integrating visual art, music, dance, drama, and media into play-based environments, educators can foster holistic development and inclusive learning experiences for all children.
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Educators frequently identify this work as a practical, foundational resource for those entering the field of early childhood education. Experts highlight the text for its successful integration of theoretical frameworks with actionable classroom strategies.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2022-10-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190333901
ISBN-13:
9780190333904
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