EDF5130 Drama, movement and theatre studies in secondary years B
Faculty of Education
EDF5130 Drama, movement and theatre studies in secondary years B is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5129.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5130
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5130
No unit lists EDF5130 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
Overview
This unit builds on your learning in EDF5129 Drama, movement and theatre studies in secondary years A, addressing the theory and practice of secondary school drama education. You will refine your cognitive understandings and develop your pedagogical skills as professional drama educators so you are able to meet the needs of diverse learners. Working collaboratively and exercising intellectual independence, you will critically engage with a range of theoretical, philosophical and pragmatic perspectives on drama education, including local and national curriculums. You will explore a range of national and international research in the area of drama education, and you are invited to conduct your own independent research in order to develop your scholarship and professionalism as a drama educator and to enable you to continue to build and communicate your developing expertise in a variety of educational settings.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Reflective tasks (1600 words or equivalent)Written40%
- Research-based presentation task (2400 words or equivalent)Presentation60%
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
demonstrate skills, knowledge and capabilities relevant to concepts in drama education
- 2
identify and critically analyse relevant education policy, theories, legislation and research, and apply these to pedagogical practice
- 3
design and implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy that responds to local and global learner needs in secondary drama contexts
- 4
recognise and respond to learner diversity through the considered application of competencies, pedagogical practices and the establishment of ethical relationships that support learner inclusion in drama
- 5
utilise and apply research skills in order to synthesise complex bodies of knowledge, extend professional understanding, and generate innovative solutions to complex challenges
- 6
demonstrate highly effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate and share skills and ideas with others through varied and appropriate formats.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 EDF5130?
You need EDF5129 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5130 offered?
In 2027, EDF5130 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5130?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5130 have an exam?
No. EDF5130 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.