Unit of Study EDUC5009 Performing Arts: Curriculum and Pedagogy I (2024)

Unit description

Provides students with the methodological basis for teaching Dance or Drama in secondary schools. It provides students with a foundation of the knowledge and skills required to teach Years 7 to 10 Dance or Drama. In Dance, students relate their knowledge and experiences of Dance as an art form and the elements of Dance through the aspects of performing, composing and appreciating. In Drama, students relate and extend their knowledge and experiences of the dramatic elements through the aspects of making, performing and appreciating dramatic and theatrical works. There is also the opportunity to reflect critically on a range of contemporary pedagogical frameworks, perspectives and issues in the teaching and learning of the Performing Arts in secondary schools.

Unit content

Module 1: Knowledge of curriculum requirements I: Dance or Drama Stage 4

Module 2: Teaching pedagogy and theory I

Module 3: Planning for teaching and learning

Module 4: Knowledge of curriculum requirements II: Dance or Drama Stage 5

Module 5: Teaching pedagogy and theory II

Module 6: Assessment of, for and as learning