| Module Title |
Drama & Early Childhood Education |
| Module Code |
EDP1009 (ITS: AP304) |
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Faculty |
Arts Education & Movement |
School |
DCU Institute of Education |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module deepens student knowledge of the role of drama in the learning and development of young children. Theories relating to sociodramatic and fantasy play are covered and students explore how these impact current professional practices in play and drama. Students learn through practical, creative pedagogies how to plan for and support children’s sociodramatic play. Engagement with professional settings provide a foundation for understanding the educator’s role in using drama to extend children’s engagement in dramatic play worlds. Through creativity and reflective practice, students develop skills which enable them to implement drama experiences for all children in early childhood classrooms.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the professional role of the adult in inclusively supporting play and drama in the early years as outlined in the Primary Curriculum and Aistear: The Early Years Framework.
2. Describe the role and significance of the child’s engagement in sociodramatic play and drama.
3. Discuss the role of drama and the creative arts in early childhood education.
4. Identify and apply appropriate pedagogical approaches in teaching drama in the early years.
5. Plan, implement, assess and reflect on, creative and motivating learning experiences that contribute to the child’s engagement in sociodramatic play and drama.
6. Explore the concept of the educator as a co-player in early years drama experiences.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Workshop | 22 | Creative, reflective drama workshops. | | Independent Study | 88 | Reading, planning, creating, researching, assignment preparation, group collaboration, presentation | | Assessment Feedback | 13 | Planning and designing whole school plan | | Online activity | 2 | Podcast lecture |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20258 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Una McCabe | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | An essay which outlines a
school plan for drama in the
early years. | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative Content
● Creativity, Wellbeing, Play and the Arts in Early Childhood Education
● Planning and Implementing Drama within the Aistear Curriculum Framework;
● Using Teacher in Role in the Early Years;
● Professional planning and supporting sociodramatic play in school settings;
● Professional planning and supporting whole class drama in school settings;
● Assessment and Drama in the Early Years;
● Play, Drama and Literacy in the Early Years;
● Integration and Drama in the Early Years;
● Reflecting on Drama and Theatre in the Early Years.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Una McCabe: 2020, The Role of Drama in Role Play, 1st, Routledge, London,
- Ackroyd, Judith and Boulton, Jo: 2013, The toymaker’s workshop and other stories: drama activities for 3-7 year olds., David Fulton, London,
- Nigel Kitson: 2015, . Children’s fantasy role play-why adults should join in, Open University Press,
- Wood, Elizabeth: 2013, Play, Learning and the Early Childhood Curriculum, Sage,
- Vivian Gussin-Paley: 2010, The boy on the beach: building community through play, Chicago University Press,
- McCabe, Una: 2007, Classroom Drama A Practical Guide, C J Fallon, Dublin,
- Krogh, S., & Morehouse, P.: 2014, The early childhood curriculum: inquiry learning through integration,, Routledge, New York,
Articles:
- Harden, Annette: 2015, Privileging drama and dramatic play to support young children’s writing development: a full year study of one early years’ classroom, NJ, 39, 49742
- 2017: Early childhood teacher involvement in children’s socio-dramatic play: creative drama as a scaffolding tool, Early Child Development and Care,,
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Other Resources
- Website: The Learning Station, Music and Movement based ideas for early learning, https://www.learningstationmusic.com/
- Website: Make Believe Arts, Early Learning through the Arts organisation, https://www.makebelievearts.co.uk/
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