Course: Drama Education

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Course title Drama Education
Course code USP/E1DE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Petrů Puhrová Barbora, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Theater and drama. - Drama as a method of complex personality development, personality education. - The role and meaning of language in drama. - Characteristics of individual strategies and techniques of drama. - Practical exercises using dramatic techniques integrating, relaxing and exercising for the development of different senses. - Interpretation of literary texts and other cultural texts using dramatic techniques. - Ways of using drama in the educational process.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Self-reflection, Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
  • Participation in classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 25 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
principles and drama education aims
principles and drama education aims
use od drama education in primary school
use od drama education in primary school
selected methods in drama education
selected methods in drama education
meaning of reflection in drama education
meaning of reflection in drama education
differences between theatre art and drama education
differences between theatre art and drama education
Skills
define the importance of drama education in the learning process
define the importance of drama education in the learning process
engage in games and dramatic exercises
engage in games and dramatic exercises
respond to others in a group activity
respond to others in a group activity
create the preparation for the lesson using the methods and techniques of drama education
create the preparation for the lesson using the methods and techniques of drama education
reflect on the process in dramatic activities
reflect on the process in dramatic activities
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Self-reflection
Self-reflection
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
assessment methods
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Recommended literature
  • Goodwin, J. Using drama to support literacy activities for children aged 7 to 14. Paul Chapman, 2006.
  • Water, M. van de, McAvoy, M., & Hunt, K. Drama and education: performance methodologies for teaching nad learning. Routledge, Taylor&Francis Group, 2015.
  • Zachest, K. Drama games for young children. Nick Hern Books, 2016.
  • Zimmerman, S. More theatre games for young performers: improvisations and exercises for developing acting skills. Meriwether Publishing, 2004.


Study plans that include the course
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