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Learning Area Drama B3 (EDUC91159)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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In this third learning area subject, Teacher Candidates will consolidate their understandings of the theory and practice of teaching, and the Clinical Teaching Model, with particular attention given to the critique of contemporary issues and debates on Drama and Theatre Studies Education within Australia and beyond. Drama B has a focus on using applied theatre and applied drama methodologies and practices to build student understanding of the role and function of identity, culture and community in the arts.
The assessment tasks in this subject will support Teacher Candidates in strengthening their skills in identifying and adapting appropriate pedagogical practices to differentiate teaching and meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as critiquing and responding to key educational issues that impact on teaching and learning.
Overall, the subject aims to further develop Teacher Candidates’ capacity to become reflective practitioners of Drama and to become critical, informed members of the school community who are able to reflect on school and education curriculum policies and provision as well as the resources and infrastructure available Drama.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:
- Demonstrate strong Drama and Theatre Studies subject and pedagogical content knowledge including differentiation of teaching and content selection and organisation to meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Select and integrate Drama and Theatre Studies teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
- Critically reflect on key educational issues and theories that impact on teaching and learning in Drama and Theatre Studies.
- Identify appropriate sources of professional learning support and plan professional learning needs.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Critical and creative thinking.
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
- Reflection for continuous improvement.
- Linking theory and practice.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All Modes:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91129 | Learning Area Drama B2 | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Extended Mode:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91158 | Learning Area Drama A3 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Standard/Accelerated Mode:
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC91158 | Learning Area Drama A3 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Theatre Production Folio: Theatre Production Folio linked to numeracy and literacy strategies
| Mid semester | 50% |
Critical Report: Critical Report focusing on a key issue in Drama Education regarding teaching for diversity and inclusion
| During the examination period | 50% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
Total time commitment: 170 hours. Contact hours: 24 hours of on-campus classes.
Additional delivery details
This subject will be available in Semester 1, 2023.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Crawford, J., Hurst, C., Lugering, M. & Wimmer, C. (2002) Acting in Person and In Style in Australia.
Recommended texts and other resources
Acting Smart Drama version 8
Acting Smart Theatre Studies version 8
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Secondary) - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 12 November 2022