The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the concepts of drama and movement in the context of early childhood education and care. The aims of this module are twofold: it is designed to provide an introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of the role of drama and movement, with particular emphasis on play. Students will discover how young children learn and make sense of the world around them through their play. It is also intended to offer students the opportunity to engage in a process of experiential learning, sampling play based drama and movement activities, thus enhancing their practical skills.
Drama: What is Dramatic Play?
The theory of dramatic play (Piaget, Vygotsky, Bruce), socio-dramatic and thematic fantasy play, the 12 features of play, types of play and stages of play, the benefits of play and role play.
Drama: Dramatic Play as an Activity
Understanding the role of the adult in dramatic play, exploring play props, promoting literacy and language through play, identifying opportunities for cross curricular learning through play, learning about science through play, planning and providing for role play.
Movement: The Study of Physical Activity
Theory of educational movement and dance,Laban’s movement principles.
Movement: Engaging with Movement as an Activity
Engaging in experiential exercises, using the body for self-expression, exploringthe role of movement in verbal and non-verbal communication, choosing appropriate music for children's movement, exploring spatial awareness and numeracy through movement, developing a movement sequence.
This lecture s intended for the teaching and learning of relevant theory related to drama, movement and play. Students will engage in practice workshops to develop skills for working with young children during tutorial.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |