Arts Education in Early Years

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 2081
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Course ID
206159
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Anne-Marie Shin
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course introduces interdisciplinary early childhood pedagogies and content knowledge for the Arts Education learning areas: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, and Visual Arts

  • Embodied Learning 
  • Teaching and Learning Cycle 

Course learning outcomes

  • Employ knowledge of Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music and Visual Arts in early childhood curriculum.
  • Document and plan authentic Arts learning experiences for early childhood contexts, using a range of resources including technologies.
  • Apply an understanding of the cultural diversity early childhood settings and communities in Australia, and in the local context, to understand and value the perspectives of diverse groups including EAL/D and First Nations learners.
  • Apply an understanding of the contribution of The Arts to learners' wellbeing.
  • Understand the concept of ongoing intercultural development and the importance of self-reflection and reflexivity as ever-evolving career practices.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 23977
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17 Di Hancock
7 May - 28 May Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17 Di Hancock
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17 Di Hancock
Class number
Class number 23979
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17 Di Hancock
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17 Di Hancock
8 May - 29 May Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G1-17 Di Hancock

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20248
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available -2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Online , Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, April Hague, Carlene Paterson

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 23980
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72 Alice Combe
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72 Alice Combe
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72 Alice Combe
Class number
Class number 26127
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Carlene Paterson
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Carlene Paterson
4 May - 25 May Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-72 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Carlene Paterson

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26128
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 10am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Robyn Teakle, Carlene Paterson, April Hague
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Robyn Teakle, Carlene Paterson, April Hague
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 10am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Robyn Teakle, Carlene Paterson, April Hague

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26129
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Carlene Paterson
25 Mar - 8 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Carlene Paterson
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67 Robyn Carmody, Anne-Marie Shin, Carlene Paterson

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