To extend competency in teaching field. Offered only as a scheduled class. The people with whom teachers work, the types of tasks they perform and the challenges they can anticipate. Observation of teaching at several grade levels. An introduction to the field of curriculum and instruction.
Emphasis is placed on principles of curriculum development use of instructional strategies.
Students will develop, implement, and evaluate a variety of lesson plans. This course for classroom teachers introduces the theory and practice of creative drama as it applies to use by elementary, middle school and secondary school teachers. Beginning with a study of dramatic play as it relates to human development, the course includes basic strategies when using pantomime, voice improvisation, theatre games, and role playing and story dramatization. The artistic process of performing for various school audiences and practice conducting classroom workshops following each performance.