- Course Code: EDEC456
- Credits: 3
- Hours Distribution: 3Crs:2Lect +2 App.
- Course Type: Concentration Elective (CE)
Course Description
This course explores the field of children’s drama, focusing on its principles, methods, and the developmental benefits it offers to children. Student teachers will engage with various forms of children's theatre, including storytelling, improvisation, playwriting, and performance, aimed at enhancing creativity, communication skills, and emotional intelligence in young audiences. It will train student teachers on analyzing various genres and styles of children’s drama, including traditional tales, adaptations, and original works, developing practical skills in creating and performing children's plays, collaborating in groups to produce a short piece of children’s theatre, focusing on age-appropriate themes and narratives, and reflecting on the ethical implications and responsibilities of creating content for children.