Course
Drama in Early Childhood Education (EIS155)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2010-2011. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
EIS155
Vekting (stp)
6
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
- Dramatic expression, improvisation. Through using body and voice the student is challenged in using fantasy and creativity.
- Augusto Boal´s theatre forms, image theatre and forum theatre.
- The art of storytelling and creating follow- up activities using drama.
- Theoretical reflection upon the connection between dramatic play, drama and the art of theatre.
Learning outcome
After finishing this module the students shall have:
- an understanding of the theatre forms and work of Augusto Boal
- acquired qualifications on how to participate in and create forum theatre
- acquired competence in adapting for and carry out storytelling and follow up activities to a specific target group
- developed their teaching qualifications in working within a multicultural environment
- knowledge and understanding of the learning potential in dramatic play
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work on storytelling and written report | 1/1 | Letter grades | — | — | — | ||
| Work on storytelling | 1/2 | Letter grades | All | — | — | — | |
| Individual report | 1/2 | Letter grades | All | Inspera assessment | — | — |
Final assessment consists of the work on storytelling (50%) and the individual report with personal and theoretical reflections (50%).
Each candidate is assessed on a scale from A-F, where A-E denotes pass and F denotes fail.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
All classes are mandatory. . During the course work every student has to do the following tasks
- the candidate shall have carried out at least one session of storytelling to a target group (kindergarten or first grade in primary school)
- as part of a group, the candidate shall have developed and presented a forum theatre to a target group
- an individual report with personal and theoretical reflection on the work that has been done and the challenges and possibilities as a future teacher. 6 pages
Fagperson(er)
Study Adviser:
Madli DagestadCourse coordinator:
Ine Larsen MånebyMethod of work
Dramatic competence can only be developed in interaction with others. The teaching will be held as lectures, demonstrations, play, seminars, tutoring and practical workshops.
This course is organised in a mixed group of Norwegian and International Students.
Åpent for
Litteratur
Boal, Augusto (2002). Games for actors and non-actors. (2nd edition). New York. Routlegde
Compendium:
Livo, Norma J., Rietz, Sandra A.(1986). Storytelling, Process and Practice. Littletown,
Colorado. Libraries unlimited, INC. (72 pages)*
Wardetzky, Kristin (2006). Storytelling at school. (article 10 pages)*
Wardetzky, Kristin, Weigel, Chistiane. Speechless? A language-support project for children
from immigrant families (Berlin) (article of 10 pages.)*
*These articles are collected in a compendium, which you can buy at INVIVO in the Hagbard Line´s-House.