This unit introduces The Arts Learning Area subjects of Dance, Drama and Music. It positions The Arts in a cultural context and elucidates their value and role in children’s developmental growth and education. The centrality of creative thinking, self-expression, meaning-making and experiential learning in authentic dance, drama and music education is highlighted. <br/>Performing-arts praxis, reflection and appreciation activities provide experiential learning opportunities designed to promote students’ personal investment in the development of competent standards of arts literacy, presentation and communication as a basis for the delivery of sound arts education and pedagogy. The... -- Course Website