EDCURRIC 361 : The Performance Arts in Education

Education and Social Work

2020 Summer School (1200) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

A critical examination of the performance of creating in the arts. The processes of creating and shaping works selected from dance, drama, music and the visual arts will be analysed and used to plan and implement arts education practices in specified educational settings.

Course Overview

EDCURRIC 361 is taught in  summer school in block course format. It extends student knowledge in and about dance and drama from the compulsory course EDCURRIC 101. Elizabeth Anderson teaches the course and has shaped the course over years, extending knowledge of classroom practice and refining it into performance formats to suit context. You will have the experience of working collaboratively to shape and present a performance, using themes or content tried out and shaped during the course and using innovative approaches such as site specific performance, filmed image, or found text sources. The course is participatory and attendance is expected for every day as the work builds toward a final performance and collaborative group work is essential.  Material will contribute to the 3rd year practicum but assignments are all completed before school involvement starts. There is the option (highly recommended for fun and enjoyment!) of attending the Pop Up Globe on Thursday evening - this experience does contribute to work on the final day but cannot be compulsory. Groundling tickets at $10 will be booked ahead of time and I request that you let me know whether you will be able to attend (9 January.) This is the last year  that the Pop Up is in Auckland (this NZ innovative endeavour is off overseas after this summer!) so this will be the last opportunity to experience it! Romeo and Juliet will be performed that evening. 

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 225 points passed in the BEd(Tchg) Primary Specialisation

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Analyse performance processes, and demonstrate critical application of theory and practice in performance preparation. (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 6.3)
  2. Be able to undertake present and reflect on individual and group creative and collaborative processes in performance preparation in educational settings. (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 4.2 and 6.3)
  3. Investigate and critically reflect on performance arts education issues in relation to the curriculum and its enactment, and other current developments. (Capability 1.1, 2.1 and 6.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Journal for Teaching and Reflection 60% Individual Coursework
Group Teaching Assignment 20% Group & Individual Coursework
Presentation 20% Group & Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Journal for Teaching and Reflection
Group Teaching Assignment
Presentation
Students need to submit all assignments and pass at least 50% of the course. 

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 5 days of active and participatory experience, in a variety of ways - drama experiences, workshops, planning and trialling teaching, active reflection, discussion. The course runs 9 - 3.30 each day in 3 blocks with short breaks. Attendance is expected  for every day as the work builds toward a final presentation, and collaborative group work is essential. The assignments can be prepared as you go but after the course there will be follow up reflection and revision of trialled teaching units, for later sharing with the group. All assignments will be completed and handed in before the commencement of your school practicum, and the work you do will be useful.   

Other Information

Please take note of the Pop Up Globe suggestions and I really encourage you to attend! Please let me know as soon as possible and I will pre book tickets. Money will be collected at the time. $10 for groundling places (you do have to stand!)
https://popupglobe.co.nz/ 
https://popupglobe-premier.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2019/the-anthony-harper-pop-up-globe-summer-of-love

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 25/09/2019 02:05 p.m.