Course Description
Research and literature of drama strategies and techniques for children, ages 5 through 14. Practice in leading groups of children in drama in educational settings. Prerequisite: B.A. and B.F.A. Theatre Majors, or permission of the instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Collaborate effectively as members of a drama ensemble by demonstrating shared responsibility and mutual support.
- Engage confidently in structured dramatic play with increasing creativity and comfort.
- Design, facilitate, and evaluate drama lessons using developmentally appropriate pedagogical strategies.
- Develop and articulate a personal philosophy and methodology for teaching drama informed by reflective practice and arts advocacy.
- Demonstrate increased confidence as a drama leader, facilitator, co-learner, and reflective practitioner.
- Identify and apply multiple drama lesson structures appropriate for educational and community settings.
- Justify the use of drama in educational and community contexts through clear, evidence-based rationale.
- Assess community educational and dramatic needs and design effective drama-based responses.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Drama Activity | 25 points |
| Journal Responses | 75 points |
| Quizzes | 30 points |
| DST Drama Activity | 20 points |
| Practicum | 200 points |
| Final Examination | 50 points |
| Class Participation | 100 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 475-500 points | A |
| 450-474 points | A- |
| 435-449 points | B+ |
| 420-434 points | B |
| 400-419 points | B- |
| 385-399 points | C+ |
| 370-384 points | C |
| 350-369 points | C- |
| 335-349 points | D+ |
| 320-334 points | D |
| 300-319 points | D- |
| Below 300 points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Drama is an experiential course. Your presence - physically, intellectually, emotionally, and creatively - is essential. Because this is a Community-Engaged course (Carnegie classification), we have a responsibility to our community partner. Attendance at every class is essential.
Students are expected to:
- Attend every class.
- Arrive on time.
- Participate actively in all course activities.
- Contribute positively to the class ensemble.
There are no excused or unexcused absences.
Any absence will result in 5 points deducted from the participation grade.
Two late arrivals equal one absence.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.