CONT588: Honour Specialist Dramatic Arts
This course explores current pedagogical best practices through the exploration and investigation of theoretical foundations, methodology, legislation and Dramatic Arts pedagogy. You will examine and develop strategies to establish an anti-oppressive and safe learning environment for all learners with a view to culturally responsive content. The importance of ensuring learner well-being through a lens of equity and inclusion will be a focus in the creation of takeaway resources that can be applied to your practice.
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn and Do
In this course, you will have the opportunity to
- demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and lesson design and implementation
- explore strategies for establishing an anti-oppression foundation for best practices
- connected the Ethical Standards and Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession to their practices
- consider strategies for decolonization and Indigenization
- examine current Ontario legislation and regulation and its potential impact on ethe education system
- create resources that are integrate accessibility for all learners
- apply current educational research to reflections and resource creations
- integrate supports for learner well-being into best practices
- examine best practices for instruction, assessment and alignment with curricular expectations
- reflect on the importance of establishing a safe, equitable and inclusive learning environment
- apply principles of e-Learning and the integration of technology into program delivery
- integrate culturally responsive and relevant content into best practices
- examine the pertinence of providing learners with opportunities to develop global citizenship awareness
- explore opportunities to establish connections within communities of professional learning
Assessments
Module 1
Foundations
Module 2
Strength through Community
Module 3
21st Century Pedagogy
Module 4
Culturally Responsive Practice
Module 5
Indigenization and Decolonization
Module 6
Design and Assessment for All
Module 7
Pathways and Portfolios