SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essentials of Teaching and Learning Approaches (6th Intake)

Module Synopses

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Module Title: Introduction to Drama Education in the Singapore Context

Module Code: DESC

Lecturer: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed

This module provides an overview of the development of, and the perspectives of drama education in the Singapore context. Learners will reflect upon the underlying historical, political, cultural and educational motivations and agendas for the developments in the field.

This module also aims to help learners discover their own professional standing as a drama educator and equip them with skills to engage in reflective practice.

Upon completion of this module, learners will develop a greater awareness of their roles and responsibilities and how they can contribute as a professional drama educator in the Singapore context.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
DESC	Introduction to Drama Education in the Singapore Context (6 hours)	Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed	5th October 2020 (Monday)	7.00pm – 10.00pm	Online

Module Title: The Reflective Practitioner

Module Code: TRP

Lecturer: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed

This module introduces learners to the importance of being a reflective practitioner. Reflective practice is an approach that enables learners to understand how they can use the knowledge and skills gained during the course and/or other learning contexts in practical work situations and how they combine action and learning in a more effective way. Through greater awareness and reflection, learners will be able to identify and articulate the knowledge that is embedded in the experience of their work so that they can constantly improve their teaching and learning practices.

Upon completion of the module, learners will develop better awareness and understanding of the importance of engaging in reflective practice and critically analyse own practices to gain a better understanding of quality teaching for safe and positive learning environments.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
TRP	The Reflective Practitioner (Presentations for Reflection) (3 hours)	Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed	6th October 2020 (Tuesday)	7.00pm – 10.00pm	Online

Module Title: Drama as Critical Pedagogy: Embodied Learning as Holistic Development

Module Code: DCP

Lecturer: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed

This module explores the role of drama as a critical pedagogy that engages students in reviewing their world through embodied and holistic learning. Learners will examine collaborative and creative approaches to enhance learning as relational and contextually-grounded.

Upon completion of the module, learners will be able to consider the creative potential of a range of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster student’s curiosity, empathy and criticality.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
DCP	Drama As Critical Pedagogy (9 hours)	Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed	19th October 2020 (Monday)	10.00am – 5.00pm, 7.00pm – 10.00pm	Online
			12th October 2020 (Tuesday)

 

Module Title: Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement and Thoughtful Planning

Module Code: EETP

Lecturer: Oniatta Effendi

This module introduces learners to the rigours of lesson planning and the importance of:

• Developing developmentally and culturally appropriate drama activities for students.
• Considering effective and affective engagement strategies during lesson

Upon completion of the module, learners will gain a better understanding of the key components of lesson planning and acquire some skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lesson for students from 4 to 16 years of age.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
EETP	Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning (6 hours)	TBC	17th October 2020 (Saturday)	10.00am – 1.00pm	Online
			24th October 2020 (Saturday)

 

Module Title: Learning Environments & Classroom Management: Designs and Strategies in the Singapore Context

Module Code: LECM

Lecturer: Elvira Holmberg

This module introduces the learners to the importance of a stimulating, engaging and well organised learning environment and how it affects student behaviour and learning. It examines how a variety of choices of materials and approaches stimulates students’ thinking and facilitates their learning.

Upon completion of the module, learners will acquire basic skills and knowledge on how to create, organise and select appropriate resources and materials to facilitate learning in the drama classroom.

Learners will also gain some strategies to manage the physical environment as part of classroom management.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
LECM	Learning Environments & Classroom Management: Designs & Strategies in the Singapore Context (6 hours)	Elvira Holmberg	17th October 2020 (Saturday)	2.00pm – 5.00pm	Online
			24th October 2020 (Saturday)

Module Title: Professional Code of Practice for Drama and Theatre Practitioners

Module Code: PCOP

Lecturers: Michele Lim and Roland Samosir

As arts education practitioners, it is vital to also arm oneself with a set of business tools when negotiating for work. This module provides some insights and introduces frameworks which arts educators/teaching artists/ applied arts practitioners can use in their professional practice.

1. SDEA Code of Professional Practice. This code provides practitioners a framework to ensure professional and ethical practice.
2. SDEA Buying Guide. This guide provides practitioners a systematic checklist of questions and considerations that identify the needs for both the client and the arts educator which in turn helps achieve desired teaching outcomes.
3. An introduction to contract law which will provide practitioners an understanding of what terms need to go into an agreement, as well as some negotiation strategies.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
PCOP	Professional Code of Practice for Drama and Theatre Educators (6 hours)	Michele Lim	13th October 2020 (Tuesday)	7.00pm – 10.00pm	Online
		Roland Samosir	19th October 2020 (Monday)

 

Module Title: Evaluation in the Drama Classroom

Module Code: EDC

Lecturer: Sean Tobin

This module introduces the learners to the importance of evaluation in helping educators make informed decisions about students’ learning and instruction.

Upon completion of the module, learners will acquire basic skills and knowledge in strategies for authentic evaluation of student’s learning and key considerations in the evaluation of activities implemented in a drama classroom.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
EDC	Evaluation in the Drama Classroom (3 hours)	Sean Tobin	31st October 2020 (Saturday)	10.00am – 1.00pm	Online

Module Title: Assessment of a Drama Session

Module Code: ADS

Lecturer: Sean Tobin

This module introduces the learners to the different forms of assessment, as well as rubrics available currently. This is especially essential as depending on the programme they will be teaching, the assessment mode will differ, and they need to be able to carry out the assessment in a safe and accurate manner.

Upon completion of the module, learners will gain a better understanding of the different forms of assessments out there, and are better equipped to do assessments based on rubrics.

Module Code	Module Title	Lecturer	Date	Time	Venue
ADS	Assessment of a Drama Session (3 hours)	Sean Tobin	31st October 2020 (Saturday)	2.00pm – 5.00pm	Online

Course Schedule 

Course Duration: 49 hours (part-time)

SDEA Drama Pedagogy: Essential Learning and Teaching Approaches Certification (6th Intake)
5th October 2020 (Monday)7-10pm	Introduction to Drama Education in the Singapore Context (DESC) Lecturer: Noorlinah Mohamed	3 hours
6th October 2020 (Tuesday)7-10pm	The Reflective Practitioner Lecturer: Noorlinah Mohamed	3 hours
10th October 2020 (Saturday)10am – 1pm	Drama as Critical Pedagogy: Embodied Learning as Holistic Development (DCP) Lecturer: Noorlinah Mohamed	3 hours
2pm – 5pm	Drama as Critical Pedagogy: Embodied Learning as Holistic Development (DCP) Lecturer: Noorlinah Mohamed	3 hours
12th October 2020 (Monday)7 – 10pm	Drama as Critical Pedagogy: Embodied Learning as Holistic Development (DCP) Lecturer: Noorlinah Mohamed	3 hours
13th October 2020 (Tuesday)7 – 10pm	Professional Code of Practice for Drama and Theatre Educators (PCOP) Lecturer: Michele Lim	3 hours
17th October 2020 (Saturday)10am – 1pm	Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning (EETP) (Morning) Lecturer: Oniatta Effendi	3 hours
2pm – 5pm	Learning Environments & Classroom Management: Designs & Strategies in the Singapore Context (LECM) (Afternoon) Lecturer: Elvira Holmberg	3 hours
19th October 2020 (Monday)7pm – 10pm	Professional Code of Practice for Drama and Theatre Educators (PCOP) Lecturer: Roland Samosir	3 hours
24th October 2020 (Saturday)10am – 1pm	Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning (EETP) (Morning) Lecturer: TBC	3 hours
2pm – 5pm	Learning Environments & Classroom Management: Designs & Strategies in the Singapore Context (LECM) (Afternoon) Lecturer: Elvira Holmberg	3 hours
31st October 2020 (Saturday)10am – 1pm	Evaluation in the Drama Classroom (EDC) Lecturer: Sean Tobin	3 hours
2pm – 5pm	Assessment of a Drama Session (ADS) Lecturer: Sean Tobin	3 hours
9th November 2020 (Monday)7-10.30pm	From Principles to Practice – Microteaching Presentations	3.5 hours
10th November 2020 (Monday) 7-10.30pm	From Principles to Practice – Microteaching Presentations	3.5 hours
17th November 2020 (Tuesday)7-10pm	Reflection – Oral Presentations	3 hours
	Total course duration:	49 hours

Assessments:

Part I: Lesson Plan – to be submitted after Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement and Thoughtful Planning (EETP) Module

Part II: Reflection – to be done during The Reflective Practitioner (TRP) Module

Part III: Microteaching – to be conducted after The Reflective Practitioner (TRP) Module

 

Orientation:

There will be a compulsory orientation session for accepted participants on Saturday, 3rd October 2020 (ETLA06), or Saturday, 30th January 2021 (ETLA07).

Subsidies and Funding:

 

5% Early Bird Discount

Arts instructors may apply by Monday 14th September 2020, 11.59pm to enjoy an Early Bird price of S$1187.50 (5% off)

NAC-AEP Subsidy

Arts instructors who meet the following criteria may enjoy a 50% course fee subsidy. They will pay only S$625.00 after the course fee subsidy.

• Have at least two years of teaching experience in schools AND
• Proficient in English language AND
• Are Approved to conduct programmes under the NAC-AEP 2017/2018 and 2019/2020 OR
• Have Conducted NAC supported programmes

Arts instructors who meet the criteria and is a member of SDEA will enjoy a 70% course fee subsidy.  They will pay only $375.00 after the course fee subsidy. Applicant can apply to be an SDEA member here.

Applicants must attain a full 100% attendance in the course and be certified competent in order to be eligible for the funding. Failing which the individual is liable to forfeit the subsidy and bear the full course fee.

 

SDEA Member Discount
Arts instructors who are SDEA members are entitled to 20% off from the full course fee and pay only $1000.00 (including admin and registration fees).

SDEA members who register before Monday 14th September 2020, 11.59pm will also enjoy the 5% Early Bird Discount for a total 25% off, at S$937.50.

 

SDEA Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI)

SDEA members may also apply for TSPDI here if you meet the application criteria for TSPDI.
ETLA06 applicants must apply by Monday, 14th September 2020, 11.59pm.
ETLA07 applicants must apply by Monday, 30th November 2020, 11.59pm.

 

Capability Development Scheme for the Arts

Applicants can apply for the Capability Development Scheme for the Arts (CDSA) by the National Arts Council.

The Capability Development Scheme for the Arts (CDSA) is a time-limited scheme in support of artists and arts organisations during the downtime caused by the COVID-19 situation. The CDSA is available for a limited period to support arts self-employed persons (SEPs) and employees of arts organisations to upskill and grow capabilities through training programmes that take place in Singapore.

Find out more here.

 

SkillsFuture Credit Eligibility
Singaporeans above 25 years old who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit can apply for a claim for this course here.

Applicants who request for school e-billing will not be eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.

 

UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) Eligibility
This course has been approved for UTAP support.

Please note that members are required to fulfil the following conditions to be eligible for UTAP reimbursement:

• Paid-up union membership before course commencement, throughout whole course duration and at the point of claim
• Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within the supported period
• Course must not be funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
• Unfunded course fee must be S$20.00 and above
• Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any
• UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion

You may find this course at the course directory here.