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Pedagogy and Didactics of Arts and Movement

Semester 1 · 12416 · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - German section · 9CP · DE · IT


Based on the general educational objectives of kindergarten and primary school, the course emphasises the importance of movement, play, sports, art, and technical education for a child's development. In combination with artistic forms of expression and their didactics, especially regarding the possibilities for technical implementation, an innovative perspective on aesthetic education and training emerges. The course's goal is to provide insight into the world of physical and technical education, focusing on action-oriented learning, taking into account gender-specific requirements, individual differences, and aspects of inclusion.

Lecturers: Barbara Natter, Hannelore Battisti, Alessandro Babini, Antonino Mulè, Andrea Michele Ciorciari

Teaching Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 40
Mandatory Attendance: In accordance with the regulation

Course Topics
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Teaching format
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Educational objectives
On the one hand, students deepen their knowledge of basic movement and sports education and art education theories and, on the other hand, reflect on their own experiences. In detail, students in the module should - develop the ability to act in the field of performing arts and movement cultures, including sport; - experience and apply ways of teaching and learning in the field of art and movement as well as technology; - understand how materials, tools, equipment and spaces can be used for art/technology as well as movement, play and sport; - understand which processes can be used to accomplish technical and creative tasks; - try out stimulating learning situations for different age groups. In this bilingual module, students acquire both scientific knowledge and specific didactic skills. Expected learning outcomes and competences: Knowledge and understanding Know and understand the meaning and function of human movement in different contexts, the basics of movement development and movement learning; know and understand the significance and function of form and technique in the production and analysis of an artistic product; have knowledge and insight into the reciprocal relationship between form, art and body for the design of aesthetic processes. Applying knowledge and understanding Be able to make a well-founded selection of content and teaching methods for movement lessons in day-care centres and primary schools; Ability to transfer theoretical considerations and empirical findings to the concrete use of techniques and technologies in kindergarten and primary school; Consideration of the form-art-body relationship in the planning and implementation of didactic settings for aesthetic education. Judgement Being able to observe, analyse and assess movement; Ability to make a scientifically based judgement on the significance and didactic use of technologies and techniques for aesthetic education in kindergarten and primary school. Communication Knowledge of the technical language of movement education, speaking about movement in technical/scientific contexts and in movement lessons with children; Ability to communicate precisely and theoretically in a specialised language about the pedagogy and didactics of art and movement and their context; Ability to appropriately present the complex relationship between form, art and body/movement in a group or to laypersons. Learning strategies Acquisition and reflection of strategies for one's own practical and teaching activities in the field of movement and sport with the aim of expanding professional competences.

Assessment
The final examination for the course is an oral examination comprising four partial examinations, one for each module. Assessment is based on the examination interview, the production and presentation of a portfolio of activities.

Evaluation criteria
Final marks are assigned for the entire course. If a negative mark is received for one or more modules, the remaining modules that have been marked positively will still be valid for the next examination attempt. Please note, however, that a negative mark will still count towards the number of examination attempts, even in this case. According to the examination regulations, three failed attempts will result in a suspension for three examination dates (see Article 6, Paragraph 4 of the current examination regulations). The evaluation criteria are: correctness of answers; logical structure and clear argumentation; reference to scientific literature; ability for critical analysis and reflection; use of scientific terminology; independent and well-reasoned judgement; and quality of the produced materials. According to the Faculty's examination regulations, in order to obtain a positive final assessment for the course, it is necessary to obtain a positive mark in each module.

Required readings

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Modules

Semester 1 · 12416A · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - German section · 2CP · DE

Module A — Pedagogy and Didactics of Arts: Technique and Creation

On the basis of art education and didactic concepts, the lecture deals in particular with the significance of technology and technical design as a contribution to comprehensive aesthetic education and training.
Practical examples are used to present the content of technology lessons.

The students are enabled to
- develop criteria for the selection of design proposals for KG and GS.
- independently design stations on selected content, taking into account occupational safety and environmental aspects.
- assess the feasibility of relevant projects.

Lecturers: Barbara Natter

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Course Topics
- Aims and principles of technology lessons - Station teaching - Organisation of technology lessons - Contents: Building and living, machines (vehicles, ships, aeroplanes), tools (wood, metal, clay), electrical engineering - Concrete project discussion - Occupational safety and environmental aspects.

Teaching format
Lecture, discussion of practical examples, practical work at learning stations: Planning and implementation of station lessons, constructing models, individual and group work.

Required readings
  • Gut verpackt? (www.stiftung-kinder-forschen.de/fileadmin/Redaktion/1_Forschen/Magazin_Forscht_mit/2021/hdkf_forschtmit_gut_verpackt_3_2021.pdf)
  • TECHNIK – KRÄFTE NUTZEN UND WIRKUNGEN ERZIELEN (https://www.stiftung-kinder-forschen.de/)
  • Was wäre, wenn niemand die Gabel erfunden hätte? (https://www.stiftung-kinder-forschen.de/)
  • Technik - Bauen und Konstruieren (www.stiftung-kinder-forschen.de/fileadmin/Redaktion/1_Forschen/Themen-Broschueren/Broschuere_Technik_Bauen_Konstruieren_2012_akt.pdf)
  • TECHNIK – KRÄFTE NUTZEN UND WIRKUNGEN ERZIELEN (https://www.stiftung-kinder-forschen.de/)


Semester 1 · 12416B · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - German section · 2CP · DE

Module B — Didactics of Technique and Creation (Lab.)

The laboratory deepens the content covered in the lecture through concrete examples. The possibilities of design are to be recognised, the expansion of basic specialist knowledge and technical language is to be deepened and a refinement of manual skills is to be achieved.
The skills acquired are put into practice in the production of workpieces, whether in individual work, collaborative work or group work.
Finding and developing possible solutions, planning and structuring the work process, preparing the workplace, professional use of tools and materials with the necessary order in the specialist rooms, environmentally conscious behaviour in the selection and handling of materials, as well as the rules for safety are tested.
The experience gained should make it possible in future to recognise and further develop the inclinations and abilities of pupils, contribute to their personal orientation, achieve the learning objectives and build up personal skills.

Lecturers: Barbara Natter, Hannelore Battisti

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20 Gruppe 1, 2 und 4: Dr. Barbara Natter Gruppe 3: Dr. phil. Hannelore Battisti

Semester 1 · 12416C · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - German section · 3CP · IT

Module C — Pedagogy and Didactics of Movement: In-depth Analysis of Selected Topics

Lesson

Lecturers: Antonino Mulè

Teaching Hours: 30
Lab Hours: 0

Semester 1 · 12416D · 5 year master degree in Primary Education - German section · 2CP · IT

Module D — Pedagogy and Didactics of Movement with an Emphasis on the Age Range 5-12 (Lab.)

Workshop

Lecturers: Alessandro Babini, Antonino Mulè, Andrea Michele Ciorciari

Teaching Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 20 Gruppo 1: Dott. Andrea Michele Ciorciari Gruppo 2: dr. Antonino Mulè Gruppo 3 e 4: Dott. Mag. Alessandro Babini

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