EDCR235 Dance and Drama

An introduction to drama and dance in The Arts curriculum subject area.

This course introduces students to the aims, philosophy, content and structure of drama and dance disciplines in The Arts in The New Zealand Curriculum. Through theory and practical experiences, students will analyse teaching pedagogies, methodologies and resources required for effective and sequential learning in in these arts areas.

Paper title	Dance and Drama
Paper code	EDCR235
Subject	Education
EFTS	0.1500
Points	18 points
Teaching period(s)	Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD)	$912.00
International Tuition Fees	Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite

(EDPR 131 or EDPR 151) and ELIT 199 and EMAT 199

Limited to

BTchg

Notes

Primary Education and Te Pōkai Mātauranga o te Ao Rua (Primary Bicultural Education) students only.

Eligibility

Only available to initial teacher education students.

Contact

Paper Coordinator: Trish Wells

Contact

College of Education

Teaching staff

To be confirmed

Teaching Arrangements

This course introduces students to the aims, philosophy, content and structure of drama and dance disciplines in The Arts in The New Zealand Curriculum.  Through theory and practical experiences, students will analyse teaching pedagogies, methodologies and resources required for effective and sequential learning in in these arts areas.

Textbooks

To be confirmed

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course students will be able to:

1. Make appropriate links to the New Zealand Curriculum.
2. Demonstrate understanding of content knowledge relevant to each subject are
3. Explain pedagogic strategies appropriate to each subject area.
4. Consider New Zealand’s bicultural heritage relevant to each subject area.

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