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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

SUMMER INTERSESSION 2007

EDUC

(D02.00)

SHARON WAHL

Office: edb 8669

Phone: 291-3251

email: swahl@sfu.ca

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 8:30-12:20 EDB 7610

PREREQUISITE:

EDUC 401/402

DESCRIPTION

This course deals with theory, curricula and methodologies in drama education.

Outline of Possible Topics:

• aims of drama education

• drama and theatre

• drama as methodology

• the roles of the teacher &evaluation

• group dynamics

• integrating the arts

• creative drama

• improvisation

• storytelling

• ESL drama

OBJECTIVES

1.

To introduce students to a variety of approaches, techniques and sources for

2.

To acquaint students with pedagogical issues related to drama teaching.

3. To encourage in critical discussion regarding the theoretical grounding for di

REQUIREMENTS

1. Theatre history project - 30%

2. Readers theatre project - 20%

3. Development of drama unit - 40%

4.

Leading warm-up exercises; active participation in class projects - 10%

REQUIRED READING

Booth, D. & Lundy, C. Improvisation: Learning Through Drama. Holt,

1985.

ISBN 0-7747-1211-2.

teaching.

education.

& Winston Ltd.,

RECOMMENDED

Booth, D. & Lundy, C. Interpretation: Working with Scripts. Holt, Rinehart & Winston Ltd., 1983.

ISBN 0-7747-1210-4.

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Dickson, N., Davies, A., & Politano, C. Building Connections: Learning witi Readers Theatre.

Winnipeg, MB: Peguis Publishers.

(Drama and/or Fine Arts Curriculum guides for appropriate grade level

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