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Introduction
This course addresses the growing interest in the use of drama as a pedagogical tool in schools. It addresses the processes of theatre-making, as well as the theories that accompany them, as creative and engaged participants. It will consequently focus on the understanding of theoretical frames, their translation and applicability to the practice of theatre-making, and the use of such practice in the creative classroom. The course is thus suited for educators who want to develop alternative learning spaces that draw on theatre as a creative and dynamic medium. It requires students to have comprehensive knowledge of the theories introduced and to experiment with theatre as a collaborative art form, as well as participate in dialogical processes of developing a vision for theatre in relation to context and culture. The course will be conducted as a lecture/seminar/practical workshop that involves students in critical reading and analysis, theatre improvisations, group discussions and individual reflection. These are done as both non face-to-face and face-to-face activities.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in
Drama Education
- FlexiMasters in Drama Education
The course aims to:
- Equip students with an understanding of theatre-making processes as creative and dynamic pedagogical opportunities for participatory and dialogical learning.
- Provide students with opportunities for working towards performance planning and execution.
- Gain skills in the processes of thinking about, developing and interrogating performance / theatre in the Singapore classroom context.
- Understand the role of reflective practice and embodied learning in drama and theatre
- Explore how to apply the above knowledge effectively in the classroom and/or the workshop arena in order to facilitate an active pace of learning.
The course will introduce some of the theories, practices and philosophies of performance and theatre. Students will be introduced to forms such as reflective practice (praxis), ethnographic performance, embodied learning, and drama pedagogy. Specific attention will be given to the application of these in the classroom. Students will also have the opportunity to create performances that extend the theorising process. Topics: Theories of reflexive practice Ethnography and Ethnographic performance Embodied practices and embodied pedagogies Drama pedagogies for the classroom
Educators who want to develop alternative learning spaces that draw on theatre as a creative and dynamic medium.
Standard Course Fee: S$4,490.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,120.00 | S$1,347.24 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$523.24 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MDR902 Drama Education, Curriculum and Assessment* | 4 |
| MDR903 The Teacher as Facili-Actor * | 4 |
| MDR904 Arts-based Research* | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Drama Education (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Drama Education (total 16AUs)
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
