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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
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
Module Overview:
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.
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.
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.
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.