EDU30007 imaging arts through the world Essay A1

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1 | P a g e EDU30007 Imaging arts through the world ASSESSMENT 1 Essay DUE: 5PM AEDT 18 th April 2022
A ‘Profound form of communication’, the Arts. In all its entirety encompassing, drama, music, dance, film and media and visual arts (Ewing, 2010) is an underestimated subject within early childhood learning. Creative arts plays an important role in assisting children to grasp their surroundings (Englebright fox & Schirrmacher, 2012). When children participate within the creative arts, they’re learning to express experiences, thoughts and emotions, as well as self and cultural understandings of one’s world (ACARA, 2018a). Early childhood teachers have a responsibility for teaching the creative arts as it is fundamental for holistic development in the early years (Englebright fox & Schirrmacher, 2012). This essay will discuss key concepts of the arts in relations to early childhood and strategies educators could use to support the creative arts. This essay will also touch on the relevance and significance of the arts in early childhood. Whilst also reviewing strategies of the Reggio Emilia approach in relation to the creative arts. From birth children develop understandings of their world through rich sensorial awareness (Stahl, 1996). Making sensory and aesthetic experiences central to children's way of learning. As writing is a multifaceted activity according to fellows and Oakley (2014), Children's ability to write is influenced by their cognitive verbal and physical development. Children enjoy exploring the many objects in their world and frequently use art as a means of communication. Children learn what is aesthetically pleasing to them, learning to respond to certain experiences and qualities in their world (lim, 2008). Through the art of drama, children learn how to express how they are feeling, engage in deep thinking and be creative all whilst using their imagination (Bilir-Seyhan & Ocak-Karabay, 2018). From participating in drama and learning how to physically and emotionally express themselves, children can use taught knowledge and experiences of their creativity to transfer this knowledge into writing. They can then write stories 2 | P a g e
and use their imaginations to create them. Art also provides children with a non-linguistic platform (Wright, 2012). This means that children are able to communicate better visually then verbally and it is also a preferred method for young children, as they do not have the proper language to communicate how or what they are feeling or doing. Dinham (2020) believes art has the potential to connect children to their surroundings. They can do this through symbols for meaning and understanding, colours chosen to paint a picture and through the way they play. Children's emotions are supported in various ways through the Arts, unlike any other subject (Dinham, 2020). Arts is an important tool in the formative years of as it allows children of all cultures, needs and religions to choose a way to be heard. The arts gives this opportunity for children to find a way to do so without it having to be written or spoken. Teaching children to communicate is one of the most important life skills they need, by doing this it helps them to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Creativity in the 21st century means – the ability to foresee needs and problems, and respond imaginatively, innovatively and flexibly to them (Sinclair, 2017, p.20). The foundations of the Early Years Learning Framework ((EYLF) (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations [DEEWR], 2009) underline a teacher's work. Teachers don’t need to be excellent dancers, musicians, actors, or artists. Michael Anderson (2015) states studenst who actively engage within the Arts in school, were more likely to have better academic and social spheres (Swinburne online, 2020). The benefits of creative learning is not only the important skills we learn but also the messages and stories that are told through it. The EYLF (DEEWR, 2009) believes that teachers should take a holistic approach to teach the arts effectively (Dinham & Chalk 2018). Teaching through a holistic approach focuses on physical, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being, as well as cognitive 3 | P a g e
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