Drama in Education

Drama in Education

Drama has been with us all since the very beginning: primitive man deals with the circumstances that shape his life by dramatically representing them through storytelling. Dance, folklore, chanting, ritual and self-identification with an animate or inanimate object still form integral parts of some societies: birth, death, work, hunting - all aspects of human life are celebrated and affirmed by means of employing drama within the society.

A change in classroom tactics is overdue; it is time for us to re-invent constructive teaching, to re-dedicate ourselves as teachers to the ultimate goal of training up young adults to take responsibility for their personal growth so that they can not only play a part in society, but reform it where reform is needed. Such is the aim of drama in education.

Modules

The aim of drama in education

• What is the difference between "theatre" and "drama"?
• Why do we need to know the elements of the dramatic process?
• How do we get to know the functions of drama?

Teaching requirements

• What is teacher authenticity?
• Why is communication important?
• How do we inculcate discipline?

Working it out

• What is "didactics"?
• Why are there different roles in drama?
• How do we animate a lesson?

The spoken word

• What is forced relaxation?
• Why is proper breathing important?
• How do we practise enunciation?

Movement

• What is "space"?
• Why is communication important?
• How do we use "expression"?

For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Drama in Education.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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