What will our Drama programme offer you?
Our inspiring, face to face training programme consists of three complementary strands of General Professional Studies, Subject Knowledge and School Placement. These elements interlink to give you the knowledge and skills you will need to be a highly effective Drama teacher.
You will learn all about educational theory in your General Professional Studies sessions at our training bases in Essex, Suffolk or Norfolk, depending on where you live. You will engage with the latest research about how pupils learn, how to help them overcome disadvantage, and how to motivate and engage them. You will also cover practical aspects of teaching such as choosing exciting resources, managing your workload and developing your use of voice and classroom presence. You will learn too about your legal responsibilities in relation to safeguarding young people.
What skills and knowledge will you learn?
During the course, you will have 10 days of subject knowledge training led by one of our specialist Drama tutors. Working with these expert teachers you will explore the philosophy behind Drama teaching, how to share your enthusiasm for theatre as an art form and how to empower students through Drama. You will learn how to introduce students to a broad range of styles and practitioners and how to develop their confidence and analytical and performance skills.
How is the Drama course programme and who is involved?
During the course, you will have 10 days of subject knowledge training led by one of our specialist Drama tutors. Working with these expert teachers you will explore the philosophy behind Drama teaching, how to share your enthusiasm for theatre as an art form and how to empower students through Drama. You will learn how to introduce students to a broad range of styles and practitioners and how to develop their confidence and analytical and performance skills.
How will you be assessed?
You will read widely, submit written tasks and prepare oral presentations on aspects of education that interest you. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. We make sure that tasks and assignments are evenly spread and our weekly newsletter reminds you of deadlines. We operate an ‘open door’ policy so you can discuss any issues or worries.
You also have the opportunity to study for a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) supported by lectures at our training base. If you choose this option, you will submit two assignments, one on Special Educational Needs and one research-based assignment developed from your own classroom practice. You will also deliver an oral presentation on an area of current educational research. The PGCE is validated by the University of Suffolk and is worth 60 Master’s credits.
