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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2021 - 2022

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The ‘Drama and Leadership’ module focuses on the teacher’s role as leader and advocate for the promotion of rich drama and arts experiences for all children in the primary school. Students engage with current national policy developments on drama and the arts in education and critically reflect on the role of various stakeholders in this regard. Students have the opportunity to gain first-hand experiences of high quality drama and arts practice within schools as well as exploring partnerships with external arts organisations.

Learning Outcomes

1. Reflect on the nature of leadership in education from a variety of theoretical and artistic perspectives.
2. Reflect on the personal and professional opportunities and challenges of being a leader.
3. Explore the relationship between subject expertise and leadership and demonstrate awareness of the professional development opportunities available in the Irish context.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the conditions which will support a teacher to implement high quality drama and arts programmes in his/her school.
5. Critically reflect on engagement with key stakeholders and partners in drama and the arts in Ireland.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Fieldwork	10	No Description
Class Presentation	6	No Description
Lecture	18	No Description
Fieldwork	2	No Description
Directed learning	50	No Description
Assignment Completion	25	No Description
Debate	14	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Leadership in Drama Education
Key debates in the field - historically and contemporary State policy Curriculum emphases and change Artist in residence programmes National/International context Leadership in Drama/The Arts Self as leader Interpersonal skills (process and content) School planning and assessment Advocacy at school and national level Arts organisations and associations Resources/supports for the future

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Anderson, M. and Dunn, J (Ed.s): 2013, How Drama Activates Learning, Bloomsbury, London,
Dickinson, R. and Neelands, J.: 2006, Improve your primary school through drama, David Fulton, London,
Davies, B.: 2009, The essentials of school leadership, SAGE, London,

Other Resources

43760, Website, 0, Drama Australia journal, http://artsineducation.ie/en/home/, 43761, Website, 0, Drama Australia Journal, https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rnjd20/current,

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