First We See: The National Review of Visual Education
The National Review of Visual Education explores issues in relation to current research in arts education and how visual education is being delivered in Australian schools. The final report is a synthesis of the findings of this research and data collected from school administrators, teachers and students. It includes a number of recommendations for consideration by stakeholders within the visual education field.
Abstract
The National Review of Visual Education was co-funded by the then Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (now the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) and the Australia Council. The aims of the Review were to: provide an overview of research in the visual education area; map visual education curriculum in Australian schools; identify best practice delivery in school visual education; analyse provision of teacher education courses; and develop strategic options for stakeholders in this area. The Review comprised two phases: one utilising data gathering strategies including case studies, surveys and other methods; the other synthesising the findings of the data gathering and a detailed review of existing literature. The report includes a number of recommendations, including: issues related to the place of visual skills or “visuacy” in Australian schools; a focus on pre-service teacher training and professional development; partnerships between schools and arts organisations; and development of a national visual arts research agenda.
Author(s)
Professor Diana Davis, Research School of Humanities, Australian National University
Publication Details
| Type : |
Reviews and evaluations |
| Published : |
14/8/2008 |
Topics Covered
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| Detailed :
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| Curriculum issues |
| Quality |
| Teachers and academic staff |
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Availability
The National Review of Visual Education Report PDF 
(1.4 MB)