Drama in Different Learning EnvironmentsLaajuus (9 ECTS)

Objective

Students are capable of deeper art pedagogic thinking, master at least one drama method and are able to translate theory into practice in their work. Students discern the dramaturgy of the learning process and are able to influence it. Students recognized their strengths and challenges in directing. Students can identify different ways of learning and is able to give and receive feedback.

Content

Students deepen their understanding of dramas as a tool of learning and research through theories and exercises. The course focuses on constructing learning partnerships, defining learning goals in collaboration with partners and designing a a drama workshop.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students

1) participate in classes and complete the assigned tasks and practical training

2) assume the role of an instructor and practices using drama in education

3) demonstrate the ability to recognize the basic concepts of pedagogical thinking in theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students

1) participate actively in classes and complete the assigned tasks and practical training

2) designs their teaching tasks and assess their own tuition and the tuition of others and use feedback to improve their teaching skills

3) links the drama approach to the learning goals and recognizes the significance of good interation in tuition

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students

1) show commitment and they engage in teaching and learning responsibly and contribute to its execution

2) designs their assigned teaching task and assesses and reflects on the entity of learning from their own viewpoint, as well as perspective of the students and the group of learners

3) are able to interact contructively with the group of learners, peers and instructors and they are use a wide scale of drama pedagogical methods

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completing the course with a pass grade requires that a student has met the objectives of the course as defined in the course implementation.