Course Descriptions

EDCE 7700A Drama in Education

This course explores how drama and theatre facilitate learning in educational, cultural and community settings. Includes an examination of key aspects of the field’s historical development through the work of prominent leaders, the relationships between theories of dramatic art and general education principles and the main concepts, pedagogies and conventions of the field of Educational Theatre.

EDCE 3600C Theatre/Performance For Young Audiences K – 12

This course aims to develop insight into artistic and practical decisions in producing work for young people. Through an exploration of techniques of acting, devising, directing, and production repertoire students will achieve an understanding of the practices of Theatre in Education (TIE) and Youth Theatre. Contemporary plays which have been produced for theatre for young audiences will also be studied. Additionally, learning how to use the city as a cultural resource will be discussed, in order to make a connection between theatre making and theatre performance. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 7800A Exploring the History of Theatre

This course explores dramatic texts from the historical and dramaturgical perspective. Different genres, styles and movements will be investigated, offering different perspectives and a comprehensive view of the role of theatre history in educational theatre. Beginning with the origins of theatre in ritual and play in ancient cultures, Roman and Byzantine theatre, western theatre from the Middle Ages to modernity, theatre of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as dramatic theory and criticism. Contemporary plays will also be studied. This course offers students the tools to analyze text, theatrical periods, and geographic and cultural areas. Dramaturgical studies will be investigated, as well as practical implementation of how to teach theatre history in the classroom. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 3700C Fundamentals of Teaching Theatre

This course investigates methods and materials for exploring the process of teaching students about the elements of theatre i.e. acting, directing, improvisation, and technical theatre, as well as how to guide students through the production process. There will be exploration of the application of drama structures and activities as tools for enlivening any curriculum, by building motivation, classroom community and collaborative exchange. Participants will learn how to integrate and adapt strategies and activities for different age ranges, and investigate how drama can be scaffolded effectively in lesson planning, thus aiding in classroom management. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 4500C Fundamentals of Teaching Technical Theatre

This class aims to develop basic understandings of resources, techniques and elements of a theatre production including: scenic work, costumes, props, lighting, sound, and stage and production management. Candidates will explore the teaching of each of these aspects of technical theatre for classes Pre K-­‐12 with particular focus on urban schools, and will have hands-­‐on experiences in these areas. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 4400C Arts Integration: Theatre and Related Arts in the Curriculum  (Grades PK-12)

This course explores how teachers can use dramatic activities and dramatic play to help students engage in the learning process and develop their cognitive and social skills and covers theories and practices of educational drama and theatre. Candidates will explore both the curriculum (including but not limited to social studies, literacy, English as a second language, math, and science) as well as opportunities to build group dynamics and positive social skills. The relationship of classroom drama to curricular subject matter (including but not limited to Social Studies; Literacy, English Language Learners, Math/Science) will also be examined. They will build knowledge of various dramatic activities, techniques and strategies including teacher---in---role, process or role drama and the use of still images/tableaux. The main concepts, structures and conventions of the field of dramatic activities and related arts will be investigated. In addition, practical work in design, implementation, and evaluation of dramatic experiences for students of different age ranges will be examined. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 4500K INCLUSIVE PRACTICES FOR THE ARTS

The potential of theatre arts as a powerful vehicle for positive disability representation is explored. Topics of study include special education law, disability categories, differentiation, collaborative teaching, and classroom management. Candidates draw upon the narrative work of disabled artists to [re]conceptualize disability as natural human variation and an essential feature of diversity in a multicultural society. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 3100F Curriculum Development in Educational Theatre

This course will help students develop a framework for analyzing and assessing learners, curriculum design, and teaching strategies based on readings and observation of children in a classroom setting. Open only to matriculated students. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 4100F Developing Arts Curriculum in Nontraditional Settings

This course is designed for the candidates interested in working with youth in capacities other than the traditional classroom teacher. The course investigates the complex role of being both a teacher and an artist in nontraditional classroom settings (including but not limited to: residency work, camp settings, afterschool programming, cultural arts programming or applied theatre settings). Candidates will learn how to integrate and adapt strategies and activities for different age ranges, and investigate how drama can be scaffolded effectively in lesson planning, thus aiding in classroom management.

EDCE 7600F Conflict Resolution Through Theatre

This course explores how drama can provide a format for young people to discuss conflict resolution, peer pressure, bullying and other issues that affect them. The course will enable candidates to discover how to create a safe environment and empower children to develop problem-solving skills and assume personal responsibility as well as understand perspective on a situation. This course includes creating lesson plans (learning experiences) and generating strategies to use in the classroom to navigate through these topics.

EDCE 7900A Devising Theatre K – 12

This course explores how the creation of original material fosters empowerment through participation and discovery. Inherent in the aesthetic approach to devising theatre is the development of personal understanding, decision-­‐making, and collaborative tools, thus fostering communication skills and social exchange. The main concepts, structures and conventions of devising theatre will be investigated. Guidelines for devising and structuring drama/theatre programs and curricula will be explored.

EDCE 7600A Artistic Lab I

This course is an opportunity for new candidates in the program to collaborate artistically with veteran candidates. All candidates will facilitate their peers in an artistic experience as they reconnect to their artistry. This course runs in conjunction with EDCE 7700A Drama in Education

EDCE 7601A Artistic Lab II

This course is an opportunity for seasoned candidates in the program to collaborate artistically with new candidates. All candidates will facilitate their peers in an artistic experience as they reconnect to their artistry. This course runs in conjunction with the second half of the research course/Ethnondrama II course.

EDCE 2209I: Creating an Ethnodrama I

This is the first semester of a year-long sequence (Creating an Ethnodrama: Part 1 and 2) designed to prepare candidates to devise an original ethnodrama. Ethnodrama I introduces students to methods of qualitative research and prepares them to conduct original arts-based research. Candidates will learn and apply interview skills to interrogate a community-based issue from multiple perspectives. The culmination of Part 1 is a research proposal that includes: 1) introduction and statement of the issue, 2) research question(s), 3)literature review, and 4) research methodology.  3 credits

EDCE 2210I: Creating an Ethnodrama II

This course follows Ethnodrama I and is part of the culminating experience in the Educational Theater Program. Candidates complete participant recruitment and participant interviews, followed by collaborative data analyses. In lieu of presenting results and conclusions in a traditional research paper, candidates learn and apply Moment Work to devise an original ethnodrama based on participant interviews. The original ethnodrama is performed in a public venue at the end of the course.

By permission only. Coreq: EDCE 7601A Prereq: EDCE 2209I. 3 CR.

EDCE 7201G Student /Supervised Teaching in Educational Theatre (PK-6)

Students will complete their student teaching -­‐full time for seven weeks in grades K-­‐5 and attend a weekly seminar. Permission of Program Head required. Co-Requisite EDCE 7204G

EDCE 7202G Student/Supervised Teaching in Educational Theatre (7-12)

Students will complete their student teaching full time for seven weeks in grades 6-12 and attend a weekly seminar. Permission of Program Head required.

Co-Requisite EDCE 7205G

EDCE 7203G The Reflective Teaching Artist

This course is designed to help those entering the field of arts education who are focused on teaching artistry, arts administration or have a focus on arts administration. The course will prepare candidates to identify their respective career paths and prepare them for that journey. In addition, we will reflect on teaching experiences by providing a forum for sharing best practices and experiences, reflection, and for mentorship.+ 30 hours of field work.

EDCE 7204G Seminar in Educational Theatre P-6

Seminar includes special workshops on assessment, classroom management strategies, lesson plan design, and integrated arts learning. This course is only for students completing their Student Supervised Teaching in Educational Theatre or the Capstone Experience in Educational Theatre. Permission of Program Head required.

EDCE 7205G Seminar in Educational Theatre 7-12

Seminar includes special workshops on assessment, classroom management strategies, lesson plan design, and integrated arts learning. This course is only for students completing their Student Supervised Teaching in Educational Theatre or the Capstone Experience in Educational Theatre. Permission of Program Head required.

EDCE 7400C Teaching Literacy through the Arts

This course explores how teachers can help students develop literacy skills in order to better comprehend text, articulate ideas, and create a base for further learning in a broad range of subjects. The course will also discuss strategies to support English Language Learners (ELL). The main concepts, structures and conventions of the field of literacy and language acquisition through drama will also be investigated. 20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 3203N Teaching English Language Learners Through Drama

This course aims to explore how theatre based lessons can enrich the study of literature while promoting student’s English language skills. Classroom sessions will be used to demonstrate student learning and assessment practices.

20 HOURS OF FIELD WORK REQUIRED

EDCE 4600C Applied Theatre

This course explores how Theatre can be used and applied to various areas of interest. The course will offer techniques on applying theatre to the student’s particular area of interest or population (i.e: health care; childcare; prisons, museums, professional development). The main concepts, structures and conventions of applied theatre will be investigated. Guidelines for devising and structuring applied drama/theatre programs and curricula will be explored.

EDCE 7500F Special Topics in Educational Theatre

This course will offer students an opportunity to explore a current topic in Educational Theatre in depth over a weekend of intensive study. The topic will vary each semester. The course can be taken up to 3 times under advising. 1 credit.

DCE 7310A Human Development and the Arts

This course will cover human and creative development from early childhood to adulthood

with an emphasis on development in the arts (PreK-12). We will focus on major themes and theories and consider multiple art modalities while reflecting on inclusion of diverse learning styles and cultural narratives. We will explore how to differentiate

material and activities as well as how to scaffold experiences to make sure that they are

developmentally appropriate and accessible for students. In thinking about working in schools

and alternative learning spaces- we will explore how the existing standards for the arts are

related to student development. Students will be expected to look closely at the stages of development through reflective notes and presentation of case studies.

EDCE 7410A Social Foundations Arts Education

The course will explore the history and purpose of arts education in urban contexts and how arts education has been impacted and implemented. Through critical analysis the course will explore how the dynamics of in-and out-of-school learning structures relate to larger social, cultural, economic, political and historical forces. This course  will investigate the ways that social class, race, gender, community, ability, ethnicity,  immigration, and sexuality intersect and impact educational experiences and the roles of arts  education in that process.  The course is taught by using arts integration techniques to further model using the arts as a tool to teach.  This course will also explore current educational policies and their  impact on arts education at the international, Federal, State and City level and how the arts can  be solution oriented in the school reform movement in urban settings.