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Education
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Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
6224EDSTUD-JAN-MTP
Aims
This module aims to provide a practical and theoretical exploration of the role and relationship between imagination and drama in educational practice.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically reflect on practice that utilizes drama as a teaching methodology.
2.
Appraise the research evidence to support the use of drama as a tool for learning in the early years
3.
Critically evaluate key issues affecting drama in education
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Students will take part in a practical and theoretical exploration of drama in early years education which will include but will not be limited to the following:
• Defining drama
• Pioneers of Drama in Education
• Research and drama
• Drama and imagination
• A dramatic toolkit
• The dramatic process
• Role-play and improvisation
• Teacher in role
• Mantle of the Expert
• Using children’s literature to stimulate drama
Additional Information:Students will explore ways in which imagination and drama including improvising, devising and work-shopping techniques, can be used as learning and teaching methodology. The emphasis of the module will be on equipping students with the skills to create a positive learning environment conducive to creativity and to critically debate the role of drama in education.
Opportunities for group and individual tutorials are embedded in this module.