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Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Dance and Drama
Subject Education
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,053.30
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
EDPR 131 or EDPR 151
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 Co-ordinator: Trish Wells   

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.

Timetable

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 9-11, 13-14, 16-18, 22
A2 Monday 15:00-16:50 9-11, 13-14, 16-17, 22
Tuesday 08:00-09:50 18
A3 Wednesday 15:00-16:50 14
Friday 09:00-10:50 9-11, 13, 16-18, 22
AND one stream from
B1 Monday 15:00-16:50 9-11, 13-14, 16-17, 22
Tuesday 08:00-09:50 18
B2 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 9-11, 13-14, 16-18, 22
B3 Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-11, 13-14, 16-18, 22

Semester 1

Location
Invercargill
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:30-11:20 9-14, 16-17
Wednesday 12:30-14:20 9-14, 16-18

Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Dance and Drama
Subject Education
EFTS 0.1500
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
EDPR 131 or EDPR 151
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 Co-ordinator: Trish Wells   

Teaching staff

Dunedin Staff:
Dr Trish Wells
Andrea Robertson
Olivia Wheeler

Invercargill Staff:
Alli McKenzie

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:

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

Timetable

Semester 1

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend one stream from
A1 Monday 15:00-16:50 9-12, 15-16, 18-19
A2 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22
A3 Friday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 15-22
A4 Tuesday 14:00-15:50 9-12, 15-19
AND one stream from
B1 Monday 15:00-16:50 9-12, 15-16, 18-19
B2 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 9-12, 15-22
B3 Thursday 09:00-10:50 9-12, 15-19
B4 Tuesday 15:00-16:50 9-12, 15-19

Semester 1

Location
Invercargill
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Aoroa

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:30-11:20 9-12, 15-19
Wednesday 12:30-14:20 9-12, 15-19
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