Theatrical Forms in Preschool and Early Childhood Education

Timetable

Day: Mondays hours: 9:45 – 13:00. 

Location: Międzychodzka 5, room 313

Duration: 7.10.2024 – 25.11.2024.

1^st class: 7.10.2024 (organisational classes with mandatory attendance).  The detailed timetable and syllabus will be presented in 1st class.

The classes will be held in the winter semester (7.10.2024-25.11.2024) in the form of 4-hour blocks of meetings. (90' classes, 15' breaks, 90' classes). 

The attendance in classes is required from the first meeting (7.10.2024). There is no possibility to join course from 3-rd (or subsequent) meeting. 

If you have any problems, please email me: michalina.kasprzak@amu.edu.pl 

 

Module aim (aims)

• Familiarizing students with the basic techniques and methods of theatrical forms for children
• Expanding and organize the student's knowledge in the field of theatrical forms used in work with children
• Presenting types of theatrical mask and puppets
• Familiarizing with the selected therapeutic-theatrical forms in preschool and early school age
• Presenting the Theatres for Children in Poznan (Animation Theatre, Blum Theatre, Atofri Theatre) and in different countries
• Developing the ability to construct theatrical script and theatrical classes for children
• Developing the ability to carry out performances, theatrical classes and activities for children
• Developing creativity and creative attitudes of students

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

• English on intermediate level (B1 level)
• Basic knowledge of the psycho-pedagogical development of a child
• Pedagogical competences and knowledge

Syllabus

1: Introduction. Discussion and group’s integrity.

2: Education for children - basic knowledge and definitions; basic techniques and methods of theatrical forms for children.

3: Teacher’s role in theatrical and educational process of children.

4: Child as an actor and a spectator. Introduction to educational goals in kindergarten and school theatrical activities.

5: Theatre workshop in groups – theatre games for children with the use of voice, singing, music, dance and plastic forms.

6: Introduction to preparation a theatrical script and theatrical classes for children.

7: Theatrical mask and puppets – types and forms of work with children – presentation and activities.

8: Creating a theatrical mask by students. Student presentations and activities.

9:  Creating a theatrical puppet by students. Student presentations and activities.

10: Therapeutic-theatrical forms – introduction and activities.  

11:  Presenting the Theatres for Children in Poznan (teacher) and in different countries (students) – work in groups.

12: Creating a plan of theatrical script and plan of theatrical classes for children – work in groups. Discussion.

13: Work in groups with a theatrical script and plan of theatrical classes for children. Discussion and evaluation.

14: Presentation of own theatrical performances or theatrical classes for children. Discussion.

15: Presentation of own theatrical performances or theatrical classes for children. Discussion. Evaluation, summary and reflection.

Reading list

1. Clipson-Boyles S., Teaching Primary English through Drama: A Practical and Creative Approach, 2 edition, Routledge, Milton Park, Abington, Oxon 2012.
2. Griffiths F., Supporting Children’s Creativity through Music, Dance, Drama and Art, Routledge, London and New York, 2010.
3. Jackson T. ed., Learning through Theatre – New Perspectives on Theatre in Education, Routledge, London and New York, 2002.
4. Osewska E. ed., Education and Creativity, Cardial Stefan Wyszynski University Press in Warsaw, 2014.
5. Leigh L., Gersch I., Dix A., Haythorne D. ed., Dramatherapy with Children, Young People, and Schools: Enabling Creativity, Sociability, Communication and Learning, Routledge, London and New York, 2012.
6. Phillips S., Drama with Children, Oxford University Press, 5 edition, New York 2003.
7. Prentki T., Pammenter D., Living beyond our means, meaning beyond our lives: Theatre as education for change, Theatre Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, 2014.
8. Rooyackers P., Bowman C., 101 Drama Games for Children: Fun and Learning with Acting and Make-Believe, Hunter House Inc., Alameda 1997.
9. Schonmann S., Theatre as a Medium for Children and Young People. Images and Observations, Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education, Volume 4, 2006.
10. Sherratt D., Peter M., Developing Play and Drama in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, David Fulton Publishers, New York 2006.