ED3TIE: Theatre in Education: Secondary

Module Provider:

Institute of Education

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Mr S Floodgate

Pre-requisites:

ED2DTE

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Current from:

2005/6

Aims:
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how to devise, prepare and present a deaf/hearing integrated theatre-in-education programme targeted at pupils in year 7 and above in both mainstream and deaf schools. Further to this it is intended that the students will analyse why theatre-in-education, in its various forms, is appropriate and significant within contemporary education and theatre practice.

Assessable learning outcomes:
It is expected that the student will be able to:

Additional outcomes:
Students are expected to be able to undertake independent research around chosen topics for the devising of their programme. Students will develop their IT skills employing relevant web resources within their research and for their written assignment.

Outline content:
The course begins with a re-defining of Theatre-in-Education, an appraisal of the educational contexts for which the students will be devising a TIE project and an introduction into ways of devising. Early on the students will organise themselves into small groups for the planning and devising of their TIE programmes. The bulk of the course is then dedicated to the preparation of their TIE programmes with constant supervision from the module convenor and appraisal from their peer group. There will be a dress rehearsal of their programmes using their peers as participants. The programmes are then presented in both mainstream and deaf schools around week eight. Following their presentation there is a dedicated evaluation session.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
In the first two weeks there are two three-hour contact sessions incorporating a range of lectures, discussion and staff-led practical sessions. Once in small groups each group will have about one and a half hours contact time per week with the module convenor, or another member of staff, in which to present and/or discuss elements of their programme as it develops. Individuals and groups are expected to organise their own timetable for the research and preparation of their projects.

There will be, at least, two school visits for each group which will be assessed by both the module convenor and a second marker and will be moderated by an external examiner.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework
Practical Assessment: Students are assessed upon their contribution to the research, planning, devising, rehearsal and presentation of their small group TIE programmes and resource materials. They are assessed upon their analytical skills demonstrated in both their practice and in their ability to discuss and appraise their individual and group’s work throughout the preparation of their project. In addition this will be assessed in their evaluation of their work and that of their peers in both discussion and written formats.

One essay of c. 3,000 words.

Assessment weighting - Practical 70%
(This is sub-divided into: Preparation:60%
Presentation & evaluation: 40%)
Written essay 30%

Penalties for late submission
Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.
Examinations
There are no formal written examinations in this subject.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Practical work cannot be reassessed in year; written essay can be resubmitted in September.