Learning Area Drama B1 (EDUC91099)

This subject introduces Teacher Candidates to the theory and practice of teaching Drama and Theatre Studies with an emphasis on performance making outcomes in the context of Australian/Victorian Curricula and Frameworks. This subject provides Teacher Candidates with both the knowledge base and skills of professional practice, enabling them to effectively educate secondary school students (Years 7-12) in this specific learning area, and to work effectively within school contexts.

Drama B1 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. Teacher Candidates are supported to develop knowledge and skills related to curriculum content, best practice pedagogy and assessment, as well as the application and management of these activities in classrooms. Framed through the Clinical Teaching Model, they are supported to adapt and apply this knowledge in lesson planning, including the selection and integration of teaching strategies and resources, including the effective and appropriate use of ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.

The assessment tasks in this subject will support the development of Teacher Candidates’ understanding of contemporary theories and pedagogies of the Drama and Theatre field and their relationship with content and pedagogical knowledge, along with specific skills in developing, sequencing and delivering programs.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:

• Critically reflect on research into how students learn through an emerging understanding of Drama and Theatre Studies curriculum and theory and implications for effective teaching practice.
• Design achievable Drama and Theatre Studies learning goals, lesson plans and learning sequences, integrating knowledge of student learning, curriculum, assessment, and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong Drama and Theatre Studies subject and pedagogical content knowledge that meets the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds and promotes participation and inclusion of all students in their learning.
• 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.

Generic skills