The role of drama within the wider context of the arts in education will be discussed. Students practice teach in a school system which permits them to interact with students and teachers in their area of concentration. Working closely with the on-site cooperating practitioner, students develop instructional units and must be engaged in 150 hours of teaching. The practicum is open only to students who have completed their program sequence. Requirements and prerequisites may be obtained from the Theatre Education Program Director.
Subject matter varies each semester.
This course may be repeated for credit. Students are required to teach a class of children or adolescents on a regular basis during the semester in area schools or recreation programs. Weekly seminars and faculty-student tutorials are required. Students will also evaluate current research in communication and performing arts education and apply it to practice. Assigned advisors supervise production projects.