Shakespeare in Education: Exploration and Creative Techniques for the Classroom

Short course

In London

£ 1,123 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    30h

  • Duration

    10 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This short course will help teachers and practitioners explore the factors (historical, cultural and ideological) that make Shakespeare so central to the English National Curriculum. It will help you develop your use of Shakespeare through drama, film and computer games.
The ten-week course is run by UCL's Institute of Education (IOE). It's been developed in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:
have a theoretical understanding of Shakespeare's place in the cultural lives, learning and education of children and young people
understand the theory and research behind teaching Shakespeare in various education contexts
reflect upon and conduct research into your own practice
communicate your findings to a wider audience

This course is for teachers and practitioners who want to:
explore Shakespeare's place in education (nationally and internationally)
teach Shakespeare through creative channels

Suitable candidates would ideally have a good degree (at least a 2:2) in English or a related area such as drama or cultural studies. Other degree subjects should be supplemented by substantial experience of working with young people in relevant educational or cultural settings.
English language requirements: overseas students generally should have IELTS with a 7.0 overall (with Reading 6.5 and Writing 6.0).

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Subjects

  • Creative techniques
  • Shakespeare
  • Productions of Shakespeare
  • Techniques
  • Techniques in astronomy
  • Creative Writing
  • Creative Suite
  • Creative Thinking
  • Printed playtext
  • Computer Games

Course programme

The course will include the following:

  • discussion of the productions of Shakespeare in different contexts (e.g. classrooms, youth groups and theatres) and different modes (e.g. printed playtext, film and computer games)
  • practical workshops and a live theatre visit
  • introduction to games-authoring software
  • insights into young people's interactions with Shakespeare

Shakespeare in Education: Exploration and Creative Techniques for the Classroom

£ 1,123 VAT inc.