Arts Education

A Curriculum Guide for Grade Six

Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment September 1994

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Arts Education Yearly Overview Chart

Introduction

Arts Education, Kindergarden to Grade Twelve
Aim
Goals
The Four Strands
The Foundational Objectives
Three Components of Arts Education

  • The Creative/Productive Component
  • The Cultural/Historical Component
  • The Critical/Historical Component
    Saskatchewan Content
    Arts Education and Special Events

    Core Curriculum
    Common Essential Learnings

  • Communication
  • Numeracy
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Technological Literacy
  • Personal and Social Values and Skills
  • Independent Learning
    The Adaptive Dimension
    Locally-determined Options

    Other Saskatchewan Education, Training and Employment Initiatives
    Indian And Métis Curriculum Perspectives
    Inviting Elders to the School
    Gender Equity in Arts Education
    Resource-based Learning

    Curriculum Overview
    Time Allotment
    Curriculum at a Glance

    Evaluation
    Teacher Reflection
    Program Evaluaton
    Curriculum Evaluation

    Student Assessment and Evaluation

  • Observation
  • Assessing Process and Product in Arts Education
  • Record-keeping

    Dance

    Drama

    Music

    Visual Art

    Optional Interrelated Unit

    References

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