Teaching the Arts

Students of the arts are empowered to explore new concepts, communicate confidently and grow into creative, critical thinkers. Teaching the Arts: Early Childhood and Primary Education emphasises the fundamental nature of the arts in learning and development. Arranged in three parts and focusing on the key areas of dance, drama, media arts, music and visual arts, this book encourages educators to connect to the 'why', 'what' and 'how' of arts education. This fourth edition continues to provide up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of arts education in Australia, with links to the updated Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework. The text supports further learning in each area of the Arts through teacher tips, spotlights on Arts education and teaching in the remote classroom. Teaching the Arts is an essential resource for all pre-service early childhood and primary teachers aiming to diversify and enhance their engagement with the Arts in early education environments.

Dr David Roy is a lecturer and researcher in Education and Creative Arts at the University of Newcastle. He was formerly a teacher for 17 years. He uses his research to inform inclusion and equity practices across Australia, with a particular focus on children with a disability, policy and engagement with the Arts. His research interests are in education policy, arts learning and inclusion in Education. He was nominated for the 2006 Saltire/TES Scottish Education Publication of the Year, 'The Educational Publishing Awards Australia Tertiary (Wholly Australian) Teaching and Learning - Blended Learning 2020' and the Drama Victoria Best New Australian Publication 2020, and he won the 2013 Best New Australian Publication for VCE Drama and/or VCE Theatre Studies. He was awarded Most Influential Educator 2022 (Australia) and the 2022 University of Newcastle CHSF Leadership Award.