Available in 2024
Course code

EDUC2136

Units

10 units

Level

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