Course info

This course, GOU-EED 313 – Pedagogical Skills in Drama Production, is designed to transform drama from a mere extracurricular activity into a potent, value-driven teaching methodology. It equips prospective teachers with the theoretical and practical competencies needed to design, produce, and evaluate drama-based learning experiences in diverse educational settings.

The course begins with the Foundations of Drama in Education, highlighting its importance in fostering active, experiential learning that develops creativity, empathy, and crucial communication skills. It emphasizes drama’s role beyond entertainment, specifically as a tool for making abstract concepts concrete across subjects like language, history, civic, and moral education.

Students will master the fundamental Elements of Drama Production—simplified for classroom use—from literary aspects (Plot, Theme, Character) to performance skills (Acting, Improvisation, Role Play) and minimal technical requirements (simple props and stage space). Crucially, the course outlines the Pedagogical Skills required of the teacher as a facilitator and director, providing practical Drama Techniques like Story Dramatization, Mime, and Simulation Games that directly integrate with and reinforce curriculum objectives.

Furthermore, the course provides a clear framework for the Steps in Classroom Drama Production, guiding students through the planning, rehearsal, performance, and critical post-performance reflection stages. It also covers robust Evaluation and Assessment methods, teaching students how to use rubrics for clear, objective grading across criteria like creativity, teamwork, and communication.

Finally, the course addresses the Challenges and Prospects of drama pedagogy in the local context, offering strategies to overcome limitations in infrastructure and training, while leveraging the power of local oral traditions and low-cost technology to establish drama as a core pedagogical method for value reorientation and holistic development.