Arts Education

A Curriculum Guide for Grade Nine

Saskatchewan Education
September 1992

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Ron McLennan
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Arts Education 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/Responsive 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

    Grade Nine Arts Education
    Time Allotment
    Program Overview
    Model Unit for Grade Nine

    Evaluation
    Teacher Reflection
    Program Evaluaton
    Curriculum Evaluation
    Student Evaluation

  • Observation
  • Record-keeping

    Dance

    Drama

    Music

    Visual Art

    Optional Interrelated Unit

    References

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