MJRU-ARTDR v.1 The Arts Education Major (Drama) (BEd Secondary)

Curtin University

About

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.

The Arts (Drama) Education Major prepares students with content and pedagogical knowledge to teach in the Drama subject area in Year 11 and 12 as well as across The Arts curriculum area from Years 7 to 12. Students will also select a second teaching area specialisation from: a minor teaching area, or broadening study in their major teaching subject area, or further studies in an education specialisation area.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Structure

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts associated with effective teaching of secondary school students.

2. critically evaluate and synthesise theory, research and practice to apply knowledge of the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and across the full range of abilities to enhance learning.

3. assess student learning and analyse diverse sources of data to support valid judgements of student learning.

4. plan and deliver effective teaching and learning experiences with demonstrated impact.

5. select, curate, use and create a range of digital resources and technologies to support learning and teaching.

6. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for being a life-long learner, identify and engage in professional learning; demonstrate personal literacy and numeracy competencies to the required accreditation standard.

7. engage in a continual cycle of improvement through critical and reflective practices including those based on local, national and global research and evidence-based practices.

8. create, lead and maintain positive learning environments for all students, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

9. communicate professionally and engage collaboratively with colleagues, students, parent/carers, and the community.

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
THTR1002 v.1 Devising Fundamentals 3.0 25.0
STRU-HUMAM v.2 Humanities and Social Sciences - Humanities Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-BSCIM v.2 Biological Sciences Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-SOSCM v.2 Humanities and Social Sciences - Social Sciences Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-ENGLM v.2 English Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-PSYCM v.2 Psychology Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-EDART v.2 Education Speciality and The Arts Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-PARTB v.2 Broadening Performing Arts Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-PSCIM v.2 Physical Sciences Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
OR
STRU-MATHM v.2 Mathematics Education Minor Teaching Area Stream (BEd Secondary) 150.0
175.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
THTR1001 v.1 Acting Fundamentals 3.0 25.0
EDSC4032 v.1 Curriculum and Instruction Lower Secondary: The Arts 2.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
EDSC4028 v.2 Curriculum and Instruction Senior Secondary: The Arts 2.0 25.0
THTR2001 v.1 Acting 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
EDSC3009 v.1 Educating Adolescents: Diversity and Inclusion 2.0 25.0
THTR2002 v.1 Technical Theatre Fundamentals 3.0 25.0
50.0

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
THTR3007 v.1 Contemporary Performance 3.0 25.0
25.0

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1

Code Version Course Name HRS/WK Credit
THTR3000 v.1 Directing Theatre 3.0 25.0
SELECT ELECTIVES TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0
50.0

* STRU-MATHM Mathematics Education Minor Teaching Area Stream requires Mathematics Methods ATAR (or equivalent). Students not satisfying this pre-requisite should choose MATH1014 as their Elective unit.

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