Art Education Australia (AEA) is a foundation member association of the National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE). Marian Strong is the AEA representative on the NAAE and has been invited by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) to be a member of the initial reference group for the development of Arts curriculum. Each member association of the NAAE is sending out the following information:
The NAAE 'Update September 2009' paper (Draft - under consultation) is shared here for comments and discussion.
The paper provides a background to the NAAE organisations' work over the past year to this point and the section 'Recommendations for arts learning in the national curriculum' is the result of much debate and consultation, including several meetings with the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA).
NAAE was advised to follow the terminology of the Melbourne Declaration as an 'enabling' document and NAAE's views on the division of 'The arts' into 'performing and visual' remain under consideration."
Please disseminate this paper to members of your state and territory associations and other interested networks and colleagues for comment and discussion.
Recommendations for the Arts in the National Curriculum
Your attention is drawn to page 4’s Recommendations, especially Recommendation (a) as MINIMUM.
An alternative position has been suggested to drop the Melbourne Declaration qualifier (Visual and Performing), and simply maintain ‘The Arts’, with schools selecting any 2 of the 5 artforms listed, as the MINIMUM requirement.
Marian Strong's position on behalf of AEA and supported unanimously by the AEA AGM on 21st September, is for AEA to endorse NAAE Recommendation (a).
All art teachers, networks and associations are encouraged to send feedback on this position, the full set of Recommendations and on the paper as a whole, prior to the next ACARA Reference Group Meeting, scheduled for 13 October.
Send feedback to:
Marian Strong, President,
Art Education Australia Inc.
150 Palmerston St.
Carlton,
Victoria 3053. Australia
T +61 3 9349 5188 F +61 3 9349 3389
M +61 438 028 038
E marian.strong@arteducation.org.au
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What has the NAAE published?
Who is the NAAE?
The National Advocates for Arts Education (previously the National Affiliation of Arts Educators) was established in 1989 with the support of the Joint Council of Cultural and Education Ministers.
Member organisations
Membership of these associations includes teachers in tertiary institutions, community programs and private studios and practices. In its advocacy role, NAAE brings together not only teachers in each art form but also practising artists and members of the arts industry.
What is the role of the NAAE?
NAAE advocates for arts education in both institutional and community settings, develops arts education policy, and promotes quality teaching and learning in the arts. As the recognised peak association in the arts learning area, the NAAE provides access to an extensive network of arts educators and artists, and represents the interests, concerns, values and priorities of arts educators in Australia.
What has the NAAE published?
Articles
The Arts: essential learning for all teachers (NAAE submission paper)
The future culture of innovation for teachers and schools is dependent on teacher education that fosters imaginative, responsive and critically reflective learners. These are integral features of arts learning.
Download: The Arts: essential learning for all teachers [PDF 136KB]
NAAE Executive Summary Paper
The National Advocates for Arts Education (NAAE) believe that the arts must be included as a key learning area in the development of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Curriculum, as they are central to realising the Government’s priorities for a genuine education revolution.
Download: The Arts in the Early Years Learning Framework and National Curriculum [PDF 126KB]
The arts in the Early Years Learning Framework
Early childhood professionals have long recognised that the arts offer very young children significant ways of knowing about themselves, others and the world
Download: The Arts in the Early Years Learning Framework [PDF 92KB]
More Than Words Can Say: A view of literacy through the arts
Editor: Joan Livermore
Date published: 2003
Abstract: A collection of arts papers attempting to define what is meant by ‘literacy’ in each of the art forms: dance, drama, media, music, visual art and design. The intention is to stimulate discussion amongst teachers, and to raise awareness of the potential for the arts to enhance learning across the curriculum.
Download: More Than Words Can Say: A view of literacy through the arts [50 pages, 3.2MB PDF]
The Mayer Key Competencies in Arts Education
Authors: J. Bryce, A. Harvey-Beavis, J. Livermore, J. O’Toole
Date published: 1997
Abstract: This report is the major outcome of a project conducted by the NAAE and Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) on behalf of the Commonwealth Department of Employment and Education, Training and Youth Affairs (DEETYA). The report uses the voices of arts teachers to show how the key competencies may have a generic function across the five arts area and to explain how the construct of ‘competency’ makes sense in the arts field.
Download: The Mayer Key Competencies in Arts Education [81 pages, 3.5MB PDF]
Sampling the Arts
Editor: Hilary Crampton
Date published: 1997
Abstract: This publication aims to share some practical ideas and experiences of a group of primary and secondary arts teachers who came together for a series of workshops called The Work Samples project. The book presents a small but insightful collection of work samples with teachers’ annotations and assessment ideas, student remarks, and comments from the editor in response to the most consistent concerns.
Download: Sampling the Arts [36 pages, 6.9MB PDF]
smART IDEAS: using technology in the arts classroom
Editor: Pam Richmond
Date published: 1997
Abstract: This is a collection of arts activities for classroom teachers using technology in photography, textiles, photomedia, printmaking, music and video. Each lesson plan outlines the background, targeted student group, equipment needed, expected learning outcomes, suggested strategies and assessment options.
Download: smART IDEAS: using technology in the arts classroom [110 pages, 10MB PDF]
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