EDUC2136
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students will consider the role and value of Drama education; lesson planning and programming for Stage 4/5 Drama curriculum; course and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate for Drama; the literacy and numeracy demands of Drama as an area of study; ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners; a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing drama; and current issues and trends related to the teaching of Drama in schools. Students will also be introduced to drama processes relating to improvisation, play building, scripted drama, and theatre.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Articulate role and value of Drama education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
2. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks appropriate for Stage 4/5 Drama curriculum.
3. Support the literacy and numeracy needs of students studying Drama.
4. Differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the Drama classroom.
5. Use a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing drama.
6. Articulate current issues and trends related to the teaching of Drama in schools.
7. Engage in Drama processes relating to improvisation, play building, scripted drama, and theatre.
Content
- The principles and practices of teaching and learning Drama in secondary schools.
- The role and value of Drama education in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum.
- Lesson planning and programming for Stage 4/5 Drama curriculum.
- Course and assessment requirements of the NSW School Certificate for Drama.
- The literacy and numeracy demands of Drama as an area of study.
- Differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the Drama classroom.
- Strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing drama.
- Current issues and trends related to the teaching of Drama in schools.
- Drama processes relating to improvisation, play building, scripted drama, and theatre.
Requisites
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the teacher education admission milestone of successful completion of
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UoN courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways
Teacher Education Milestone
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1101
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Essay/Written Assignment
Proposal / Plan: Unit Plan
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per term
- Integrated Learning will typically consist of a series of online activities.
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC2136 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 427.9 KB)
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