Arts Education Arts Education: A Curriculum Guide for the Elementary Level (K-1) February 2006

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments

• Introduction
  • Aim
  • Goals
  • Philosophy
  • Strands
  • Objectives
  • Components
    • The Creative/Productive Component
    • The Cultural/Historical Component
    • The Critical/Responsive Component
  • Saskatchewan and Canadian Content
  • Arts Education and Special Events

• Outline and Content of the Curriculum
  • Common Essential Learnings
    • Communication
    • Critical and Creative Thinking
    • Independent Learning
    • Numeracy
    • Personal and Social Development
    • Technological Literacy
  • Adaptive Dimension
    • Inclusive Education
  • First Nation and Métis Content and Perspectives
  • Multicultural Content and Perspectives
  • Gender Equity
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Music
    • Visual Art
  • Resource-based Learning
    • Resident Artists in Schools
    • Arts and Education Partnerships
  • Career Development
  • Technology for Teaching and Learning
  • Reflective Practice and Professional Development
  • Core Curriculum Checklists
  • Assessment and Evaluation
    • Assessing Process and Product in Arts Education
      • Portfolios
      • Portfolio Conferences
      • Digital Portfolios
      • Rubrics
        • Creating Rubrics
        • Translating Rubrics into Grades
      • Recordkeeping, Grading, and Reporting
  • Sample Assessment Checklists, Recordkeeping Forms, and Rubrics

• Responding to Arts Expressions
  • Classroom Climate
  • Preparation and Background Information
    • Teacher Preparation
    • Preparing Students
  • Approaches and Responding Strategies
    • Formal Criticism Approach
    • Creative Approach
    • Contextual Approach
    • Multi-connection Approach
    • Responding to Student Work

• Kindergarten
  • Learning Objectives
  • Kindergarten Arts Education Learning Centres

• Elementary Level Dance
  • Introduction to Dance
  • The Dance Strand
  • Dance Unit Overviews and Sample Topics for Grades 1-5
  • Foundational Objectives
  • Kindergarten to Grade 5 Developmental Continuum
  • Instructional Guidelines for Teaching Dance at the Elementary Level
  • Planning from the Dance Section of the Curriculum Guide
    • Planning Lessons and Units
    • Planning for Students' Dance Making
      • The Dance-making Process at a Glance
      • The Dance-making Process in Detail
    • The Elements of Dance
    • Tips for Teaching the Dance-making Lesson
    • Dance Groupings and Gender
    • Accompaniment
      • Percussion Instruments
      • Music
      • Student-created Accompaniment
      • Dance, Socieities, and Cultures
      • Teaching a Set Dance
      • Working with Choreographers and Dancers
  • Grade 1 Dance
    • Unit 1: Learning About Motion
    • Unit 2: Ideas and Inspirations
    • Unit 3: Making Sense of Things
    • Unit 4: The World of Dance
  • Grade 1 Sample Unit
  • Grade 1 Appendix: Introducing the Dance Elements
  • Dance Glossary

• Elementary Level Drama
  • Introduction to Drama
  • The Drama Strand
  • Drama Unit Overviews and Sample Topics for Grades 1-5
  • Foundational Objectives
  • Kindergarten to Grade 5 Developmental Continuum
  • Planning from the Drama Section of the Curriculum Guide
    • The Curriculum Structure
    • Planning Lessons and Units
    • Planning the Drama
      • The Process at a Glance
      • The Drama-making Process in Detail
  • Grade 1 Drama
    • Unit 1: Learning to Create
    • Unit 2: Ideas and Inspirations
    • Unit 3: Making Sense of Things
    • Unit 4: The World of Drama
  • Grade 1 Drama Sample Unit
  • Drama Glossary

• Elementary Level Music
  • Introduction to Music
  • The Music Strand
  • Music Unit Overviews and Sample Topics for Grades 1-5
  • Foundational Objectives
  • Kindergarten to Grade 5 Developmental Continuum
  • Instructional Guidelines for Teaching Music at the Elementary Level
  • Planning from the Music Section of the Curriculum Guide
    • The Curriculum Structure
    • Planning Lessons and Units
    • Planning for Composing in the Classroom
    • Sample Activities for Composing in the Classroom
  • Grade 1 Music
    • Unit 1: Learning to Hear
    • Unit 2: Ideas and Inspirations
    • Unit 3: Making Sense of Things
    • Unit 4: The World of Music
  • Grade 1 Music Sample Unit
  • Appendix A: Music Elements and Concepts for K-5
  • Appendix B: Vocal and Instrumental Expectations for K-5
  • Appendix C: Introduction to Improvising
  • Music Glossary

• Elementary Level Visual Art
  • Introduction to Art
  • The Visual Art Strand
  • Visual Art Unit Overviews and Sample Topics for Grades 1-5
  • Foundational Objectives
  • Kindergarten to Grade 5 Developmental Continuum
  • Instructional Guidelines for Teaching Visual Art at the Elementary Level
    • Guiding Students in Their Creations
  • Planning from the Visual Art Section of the Curriculum Guide
    • The Curriculum Structure
    • Planning Lessons and Unit
  • Grade 1 Visual Art
    • Unit 1: Learning to See
    • Unit 2: Ideas and Inspirations
    • Unit 3: Making Sense of Things
    • Unit 4: The World of Art
  • Grade 1 Visual Art Sample Unit
  • Grade 1 Appendix A: Introductory Activities For The Elements of Art
  • Grade 1 Appendix B: Introductory Drawing Activities
  • Visual Art Glossary

• Sample Topics Across Areas of Study

• References