Learning Area Drama 2

Subject EDUC90436 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville, On Campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: 125 hours
Prerequisites: You must have successfully completed the following subject/s prior to enrolling in this subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Coordinator

Ms Jane Bird

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview: This subject focuses on the design, implementation and evaluation of drama education in secondary school communities. Teacher candidates will further their understanding of drama as an arts discipline and as a pedagogy through practical application and reflective practice. The subject will examine a range of purposes for drama within contemporary education. Topics will include: techniques and resources for teaching drama and theatre studies curriculum in secondary schools; drama and interdisciplinary curriculum planning and implementation; applying theatre technologies, new media and stagecraft; investigating drama teaching and learning through reflective practice. Teacher candidates will plan, implement, evaluate and reflect on the drama curriculum in a range of contexts. They will undertake team teaching, an action research project and class presentations.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will be able to:

  • Design, implement and evaluate drama learning activities;
  • Develop resources and pedagogical techniques for teaching and assessing drama in secondary schools;
  • Facilitate student learning in VCE Drama and Theatre Studies;
  • Use the developing skills of a reflective practitioner.
Assessment:

There are 2 assessment tasks:

  • An action research/reflective practice project, including a written report and a class presentation (3,000 words equivalent) due end of semester (75 per cent)
  • A team teaching class presentation (1,000 words equivalent) due mid semester (25 per cent)
Prescribed Texts:
  • VCE Drama and Theatre Studies study designs
  • Collection of readings
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
  • Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate and justify their practices as knowledgeable agents of changes.
  • Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn;
  • Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
  • Work in teams with skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation;
  • Be independent of mind, responsible, resilient, self-regulating;
  • Have a conscious personal and social values base.
Related Course(s): Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)

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