EDF5129 Drama, movement and theatre studies in secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5129 Drama, movement and theatre studies in secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5129
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5129
1 unit list EDF5129 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- Minor in drama, performance studies or theatre studies (incl. practical drama)
Overview
This unit addresses the theory and practice of secondary school drama education. Drawing on a range of national and international research in the area of drama education, it introduces you to the cognitive and pedagogical skills and theoretical and practice-based knowledge and understandings of the broad field of drama education. It prepares you to plan for drama teaching and learning that will engage diverse secondary student learners. You will critically examine relevant state and national curriculum documents. Working collaboratively and independently, you will explore, analyse, synthesise and apply a range of theoretical, philosophical and pragmatic perspectives on drama education.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Reflective tasks (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Planning and Teaching Task (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
take a critical position with respect to fundamental scholarly concepts in drama education
- 2
begin to understand and critically interpret relevant curriculum documents
- 3
plan purposefully for student learning in secondary drama contexts
- 4
begin to understand a variety of assessment strategies to evaluate diverse student learning and development in drama
- 5
begin to enact a range of planning and teaching strategies in order to meet the needs of a diverse range of student learners
- 6
begin to adopt and enact a reflective approach to continuous professional development as a professional drama educator.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Michelle Ludecke
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Ludecke
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5129?
EDF5129 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5129?
EDF5129 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5130.
When is EDF5129 offered?
In 2026, EDF5129 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5129?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5129 have an exam?
No. EDF5129 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.