CONT936: Supporting Student Communication Through Expressive Arts

Course Schedule

Course Description

As an educator, your role is pivotal in creating a positive impact on all your students. In this course, you'll gain the skills to nurture your students' creativity and imagination, establishing a safe and inclusive learning environment that fosters artistic expression among diverse learners. The course encompasses a range of topics, including curriculum integration, nature-inspired learning, cultural diversity, identity, social emotional well-being, integrated arts, and the enduring influence of historical and mythological narratives on contemporary experiences.

Throughout their journey in the expressive arts process, students will engage in activities that align with their individual strengths, be it in music, dance, drama, or fine art. These activities not only promote student communication but also enhance cognitive abilities. The expressive arts serve as a means to overcome language barriers and contribute to the mental and social emotional wellness of students, their families, and the broader community.

As an educational leader, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to take a proactive approach to supporting your students, regardless of their educational needs.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course you'll have the opportunity to

• recognize the need for expressive arts and the connection to student learning 
• examine how expressive arts embrace a range of activities from planning to designing a creative classroom  
• describe how an exploration of the expressive arts can deepen your artistic knowledge and contribute to your understanding of identities, cultures, and societies
• implement and integrate the expressive arts with the BC Ministry core and curricular competencies
• access a variety of resources, including technological resources, within and beyond the educational system to support learning 
• determine how the arts can be used as a vehicle for social emotional learning (SEL)
• provide examples of effective practices to identify, assess, and support the mental well-being needs of students
• construct lesson plans that reflect SEL competencies taught through the arts
• explore creative works to develop learners' understanding of local, provincial, national, and global matters

Application Requirements

Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

Course Materials

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.