SDEA's signature drama pedagogy certification course returns in 2023!
This 49-hour certification course will provide you with fundamental pedagogical knowledge and skills to create meaningful and imaginative learning experiences for your students and participants with drama, and widen the possibilities and opportunities for work in Singapore.
This course is recognised by the National Arts Council and will certify participants in fulfilling the pedagogy criterion for NAC-Arts Education Experience Programmes (NAC-AEP).
NAC-AEP instructors will be eligible for a 50% subsidy.
About ETLA09
Course Objectives:
- Develop greater awareness of the role and impact of a drama educator in the Singapore context
- Understand the creative potential of drama-based pedagogies that aim to foster students’ curiosity, empathy and criticality
- Understand key components of lesson planning and acquire skills in planning developmentally appropriate drama lessons for target groups
- Manage resources and the physical environment as part of classroom management
- Understanding of physical, psychological and emotional safety and well-being in the classroom
- Develop skills and strategies to guide students in unpacking arts and cultural experiences while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue
Minimum Requirement:
- Professional Qualification (minimum of a diploma in a relevant art form, and/or industry experience)
- Some Teaching Experience
Suitable For:
- Fresh Graduates from Tertiary Drama Programmes
- Drama/Theatre-based Artists
- Drama Educators Without Pedagogy Training (e.g. Drama CCA Instructors, Drama Enrichment Instructors)
- School Teachers
Module Synopses:
Drama Education in the Singapore Context (DESC)
Facilitator: Asha Nathan
This module provides an overview of the development, perspectives and precision of drama education in the Singapore context.
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.
Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning (DPED)
Facilitator: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed
This module explores the different pedagogies in drama education. Using lesson plans as case studies, learners will unpack and experience the different pedagogies and identify fundamentals that are unique to drama education. One of the key fundamentals grounding the process is facilitated learning that engages students in critically reviewing their world through embodied and active learning.
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.
The Reflective Practitioner (TRP)
Facilitator: 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.
Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning (EETP)
Facilitator: Jeffrey Tan
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.
Learning Environments and Classroom Management: Design & Strategies (LECM)
Facilitator: -
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.
Evaluation in the Drama Classroom (EDC)
Facilitator: Asha Nathan
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.
Assessment of a Drama Session (ADS)
Facilitator: Asha Nathan
The module introduces the learners to the different forms of assessment and rubrics. It is especially essential as it will equip Drama Educators with the ability to determine the assessment mode based on the programme they will be teaching. This will ensure that the assessment is carried out in a safe and accurate manner.
Upon completion of the module, learners will gain a better understanding of the different forms of assessments that are currently established. Learners will also be better equipped to assess students using rubrics as a scoring tool.
From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations (FPTP)
Facilitator: Jeffrey Tan
Participants will present a 15-min presentation (micro-teaching) based on a section of the submitted lesson plan.
Participants will have to demonstrate the following:
- Content designed for relevant age and topic
- Implementation of clear and logical sequence
- Gradual development of skills plan
- Appropriate and effective use of materials and resources
- Application of effective engagement strategies
- Application of classroom management strategies
Facilitating Post-Show Dialogues and Unpacking Arts & Cultural Experiences (FPD)
Facilitator: Kenneth Kwok
The module will equip learners with strategies in facilitating post-show dialogues with students. The module will also guide learners in the unpacking of arts and cultural experiences for students while encouraging critical thinking and dialogue.
Participants will be attending a theatre performance as part of the module.
Reflection: Oral Presentation (ROP)
Facilitator: Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed
Participants will present their reflections at the end of the whole course.
Course Schedule:
Module Code |
Module Title |
Facilitator |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
- |
Orientation |
- |
4 Jan 2023 (Wed) |
8pm-9pm |
Online via Zoom |
DESC |
Drama Education in the Singapore Context |
Asha Nathan |
5 Jan 2023 (Thu) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
DPED |
Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning |
Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed |
9 Jan 2023 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Online via Zoom |
DPED |
Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning |
Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed |
11 Jan 2023 (Wed) |
7pm - 10pm |
Online via Zoom |
DPED |
Drama Pedagogies: Facilitated, Embodied, Critical and Active Learning |
Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed |
16 Jan 2023 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
TRP |
The Reflective Practitioner |
Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed |
18 Jan 2023 (Wed) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
EETP |
Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning |
Jeffrey Tan |
30 Jan 2023 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
LECM |
Learning Environments and Classroom Management: Design & Strategies |
- |
1 Feb 2023 (Wed) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
EETP |
Developing and Delivering Meaningful Drama Sessions: Effective Engagement & Thoughtful Planning |
Jeffrey Tan |
6 Feb 2023 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
LECM |
Learning Environments and Classroom Management: Design & Strategies |
- |
8 Feb 2023 (Wed) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
EDC |
Evaluation in the Drama Classroom |
Asha Nathan |
18 Feb 2023 (Sat) |
10am - 1pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
ADS |
Assessment of a Drama Session |
Asha Nathan |
18 Feb 2023 (Sat) |
2pm - 5pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
|
Consultations |
Jeffrey Tan |
22 Feb 2023 (Wed) |
7pm - 10pm |
Online via Zoom |
FPTP |
From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations |
Jeffrey Tan |
27 Feb 2023 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
FPTP |
From Principles to Practice - Microteaching Presentations |
Jeffrey Tan |
6 Mar 2023 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
FPD |
Facilitating Post-Show Dialogues and Unpacking Arts & Cultural Experiences |
Kenneth Kwok |
8 Mar 2022 (Wed) |
6pm - 10.30pm |
Wild Rice @ Funan |
ROP |
Reflection - Oral Presentation |
Dr. Noorlinah Mohamed |
13 Mar 2022 (Mon) |
7pm - 10pm |
Goodman Arts Centre |
Funding and Subsidies:
SkillsFuture Credit
Singaporeans aged 25 and above 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.
Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at $250 or $500 (aged 40 years old and above).
Union members eligible for UTAP reimbursement can apply through the NTUC UPortal.
NAC-AEP Subsidy
NAC-AEP approved instructors/providers will be eligible for a 50% subsidy.
Applicants are to indicate their eligibility on the registration form.
Tina Sergeant Professional Development Initiative (TSPDI)
In loving memory of the late Christina Sergeant, TSPDI is an SDEA initiative that provides subsidies to SDEA events, masterclasses and professional development programmes.
Click here to find out more and apply for the initiative.
Applications open 28 November 2022.
The registration process will take approximately 20 minutes, please have your CV/resume on hand.
Temasek Trust-CDC Lifelong Learning Enabling Fund
Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents (PR) aged 16 years old and above with at least one permanent disabilities* can apply for a claim of up to $1,000.
*Autism spectrum, Intellectual disability, Physical disabilities and Sensory Disability - Deaf or Hard of Hearing or Sensory Disability - Blind or Low Vision
Click here to find out more and apply.
If you require any support, please contact projects@sdea.org.sg.